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From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My stockings had been worn through in a day’s tramping through the sand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
Amin
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From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
Beit-el-Mal
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From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/
past form of “blister” — get blistered
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
the act of burning something
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Taken to Nejoumi’s enclosure, Nejoumi and I sat together talking for a considerable time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading My stockings had been worn through in a day’s tramping through the sand.
DONGOLA
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From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
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 DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Taken to Nejoumi’s enclosure, Nejoumi and I sat together talking for a considerable time.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My stockings had been worn through in a day’s tramping through the sand.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
engage in
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
Nejoumi
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From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
Nejoumi's
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From this reading Taken to Nejoumi’s enclosure, Nejoumi and I sat together talking for a considerable time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
OMDURMANnoun
a city of Sudan; located in the central Sudan on the White Nile opposite Khartoum
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
peelingnounUS /ˈpiːlɪŋ/
loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading My stockings had been worn through in a day’s tramping through the sand.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Taken to Nejoumi’s enclosure, Nejoumi and I sat together talking for a considerable time.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
sesamenounUS /ˈses.ə.mi/
A tropical plant whose seeds are used in food, and the famous magical password 'Open Sesame'.
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading My stockings had been worn through in a day’s tramping through the sand.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
TakenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Taken to Nejoumi’s enclosure, Nejoumi and I sat together talking for a considerable time.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Taken to Nejoumi’s enclosure, Nejoumi and I sat together talking for a considerable time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My stockings had been worn through in a day’s tramping through the sand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Taken to Nejoumi’s enclosure, Nejoumi and I sat together talking for a considerable time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Taken to Nejoumi’s enclosure, Nejoumi and I sat together talking for a considerable time.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading My stockings had been worn through in a day’s tramping through the sand.
WadverbUS /wɑːd/
compress into a wad
From this reading DONGOLA TO OMDURMAN During the early part of the night of April 27, the Amin Beit-el-Mal told me to prepare for my journey to Omdurman, as Wad Nejoumi had sent for me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was little preparation I could make, except to beg some sesame oil to rub over my face, shoulders, back, and feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading The woollen shirt and clothing I had been allowed had not been sufficient to protect me against the burning rays of the sun, and the skin was peeling away from my face, shoulders and back, while my feet were blistered and cut.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading My stockings had been worn through in a day’s tramping through the sand.
