adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Having delivered them, the Arabs, or rather one of them, entered into excited conversation with Hassan.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Having delivered them, the Arabs, or rather one of them, entered into excited conversation with Hassan.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Having delivered them, the Arabs, or rather one of them, entered into excited conversation with Hassan.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Having delivered them, the Arabs, or rather one of them, entered into excited conversation with Hassan.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
Hassan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having delivered them, the Arabs, or rather one of them, entered into excited conversation with Hassan.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having delivered them, the Arabs, or rather one of them, entered into excited conversation with Hassan.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
ROADnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
Sammy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
scared-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
SLAVEnounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If so, they gave up the idea and began to run away as their companions had done.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were a likely lot of men, though rather thin and scared-looking, and evidently, as I could see from their physical appearance and varying methods of dressing the hair, members of different tribes.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As Sammy was not at hand I do not know what was said, although I gathered that they were contemplating his rescue.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SLAVE ROAD The twenty bearers having arrived, in charge of five or six Arabs armed with guns, we went to inspect them, taking Hassan with us, also the hunters.
