adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
BoersnounUS /bɔːrz/
plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
buriedadjectiveUS /ˈberid/
placed in a grave
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
FIRE-FIGHT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
FreeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
overmastering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
PutverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
spansnounUS /spænz/
plural of “span” — the complete duration of something
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
TransvaalnounUS /trænzˈvɑːl/
a province of northeastern South Africa originally inhabited by Africans who spoke Bantu; colonized by the Boers
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Put shortly, it was to undertake a trading journey of exploration right through the countries now known as the Free State and the Transvaal, and as much further North as I could go.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
waggons
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From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Accordingly I sold such stock and goods as we had upon the station, reserving only the two best waggons and two spans of oxen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was an adventurous scheme, for though the emigrant Boers had begun to occupy positions in these territories, they were still to all practical purposes unexplored.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But I was now alone in the world, and it mattered little what became of me; so, driven on by the overmastering love of adventure, which, old as I am, will perhaps still be the cause of my death, I determined to undertake the journey.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE FIRE-FIGHT When I had buried my father, and seen a successor installed in his place—for the station was the property of the Society—I set to work to carry out a plan which I had long cherished, but been unable to execute because it would have involved separation from my father.
