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In Desert and Wilderness

Chapter VII

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Smain shall write of this to the prophet.
If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."
A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.
The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.
But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.
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In Desert and Wilderness

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of In Desert and Wilderness is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Smain shall write of this to the prophet.
Line 2
If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."
/ɪf ˈeni kəmˈpleɪnt əˈɡenst juː kʌmz hiːr ðə nekst poʊst wɪl ˈkæri ə deθ ˈsentəns fɔːr juː/
Line 3
A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.
Line 4
The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.
/ðə ɡriːk ðen ˈɔːrdərd ðem əˈweɪ ˈæftər wɪtʃ hiː ðʌs spoʊk tuː ðə ˈtʃɪldrən ɪn ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ aɪ ˈfæbrɪkeɪtəd ɔːl ðɪs fɔːr ðə ˈmɑːdi dɪd nɑːt ˈɪʃuː ˈeni nuː ˈɔːrdərz/
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But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

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addition noun US /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading “A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.”

complaint noun US /kəmˈpleɪnt/

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading “If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."”

fabricated adjective US /ˈfæbrɪkeɪtəd/

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading “The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.”

Greek noun US /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading “The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.”

issue verb US /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading “The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.”

Mahdi noun US /ˈmɑːdi/

(Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion

From this reading “The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.”

muzzles noun US /ˈmʌzəlz/

plural of “muzzle” — the open circular discharging end of a gun

From this reading “A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.”

prophet noun US /ˈprɑːfət/

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading “Smain shall write of this to the prophet.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

in addition preposition + noun

In this reading “A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.”

death sentence noun + noun

In this reading “If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."”

any complaint adjective + noun

In this reading “If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."”

comes here verb + particle counted as “come here”

In this reading “If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/

possessing life

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

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 The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

bownounUS /baʊ/

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

Chamis

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

fabricatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæbrɪkeɪtəd/

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

Fashoda

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

Gebhr

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

MahdinounUS /ˈmɑːdi/

(Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

miens

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

muzzlesnounUS /ˈmʌzəlz/

plural of “muzzle” — the open circular discharging end of a gun

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Smain shall write of this to the prophet.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

postverbUS /poʊst/

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading Smain shall write of this to the prophet.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Smain shall write of this to the prophet.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

Smain

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Smain shall write of this to the prophet.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Smain shall write of this to the prophet.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Smain shall write of this to the prophet.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The Greek then ordered them away, after which he thus spoke to the children in English: "I fabricated all this, for the Mahdi did not issue any new orders.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Smain shall write of this to the prophet.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But as he said that you were to go to Fashoda, it is necessary that you should reach there alive.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading A new bow was the only reply to these words; in addition Gebhr and Chamis had the miens of dogs on which muzzles are placed.

writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading Smain shall write of this to the prophet.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If any complaint against you comes here, the next post will carry a death sentence for you."

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