adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
apologisedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
Masapo
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From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
Nandie
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From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
princessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
Saduko
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From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
Saduko's
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From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
SMELLING-OUT
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From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
tribesmennounUS /ˈtraɪbzmɪn/
plural of “tribesman” — someone who lives in a tribe
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SMELLING-OUT After these events matters went on quietly for some time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Saduko added indeed that now they were good friends, which was well for Masapo, a man whom the King had no cause to like.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I visited Saduko’s huts—very fine huts—about the doors of which sat quite a number of his tribesmen, who seemed glad to see me again.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also I learned from Saduko himself, who came in before I left, attended like a prince by several notable men, that he had made up his quarrel with Masapo, and, indeed, apologised to him, as he found that he had not really meant to insult the princess, his wife, having only thrust her over by accident.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Here I learned from the Lady Nandie that her babe, whom she loved dearly, was none the worse for its little accident.
