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From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
aboriginaladjectiveUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒənəl/
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
abstemiousadjective
sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading AFRICA "The apparel oft proclaims the man."--HAMLET.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
in the past
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
(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 game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
in addition
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
antelopes
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From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading AFRICA "The apparel oft proclaims the man."--HAMLET.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
see with attention
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
bigotedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡətɪd/
blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
ChimpanzeenounUS /tʃɪmˈpænzi/
intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
ChimpanzeesnounUS /tʃɪmˈpænziz/
plural of “chimpanzee” — intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
freeze-out
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From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
GeographernounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfər/
an expert on geography
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
coins made of gold
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
destroyed or killed
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
HAMLETnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading AFRICA "The apparel oft proclaims the man."--HAMLET.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
I'm
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From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
jack-pot
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From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AFRICA "The apparel oft proclaims the man."--HAMLET.
make reference to
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
not one, and not any
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading AFRICA "The apparel oft proclaims the man."--HAMLET.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
panthersnounUS /ˈpænθərz/
plural of “panther” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
peace-lovingadjective
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
PokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading AFRICA "The apparel oft proclaims the man."--HAMLET.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
any competition
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
unusual or striking
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
express in words
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
not in physical motion
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
Strabo
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From this reading The ancient Greek Geographer Strabo (64 B. C.) describes Africa as "the fruitful nurse of large serpents, elephants, antelopes and similar animals; of lions also and panthers."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
territorialadjectiveUS /ˌterɪˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to a territory
From this reading Africa is the richest "jack-pot" in the game of territorial "freeze-out" played by the European Powers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFRICA "The apparel oft proclaims the man."--HAMLET.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The stakes represent diamonds, gold, ivory, rubber and slaves, though the latter are nominally outside the limit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
to-day
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From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
precisely as stated
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
which person or people
From this reading The game began nearly three centuries ago and now in the early morning of the twentieth century (such a fascinating game is Poker!) it is still in progress, though Germany, who staked all her pile and lost, has dropped out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He does not mention the Chimpanzees, who are the most remarkable of all the aboriginal inhabitants, a gentle and peace-loving race, abstemious without being bigoted, and patriotic to a high degree, very few surviving transportation from their native jungle.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Children, behold the Chimpanzee!_ _He sits on the ancestral tree_ _From which we sprang in ages gone,_ _I'm glad we sprang--had we held on_ _We might, for all that I can say,_ _Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day._ * * * The inhabitants of Africa are the most Moral and Patriotic in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and won the World War.
