used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
gobletnounUS /ˈɡɑːblət/
a drinking glass with a base and stem
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading We were happy and powerful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
Kakongo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
hear with intention
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
on one occasion
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading We were happy and powerful.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Each day he sat at the door of his hut and dispensed justice amongst his subjects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Listen,” said he, coldly; “my father was the King of Kakongo.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were happy and powerful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were happy and powerful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE expression of pleasure which the renewal of our friendship had traced on his features, faded away and an appearance of deep grief once more pervaded them.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading After every judgment, according to the custom of the kings his ancestors, he drank a full goblet of palm wine.
