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Lake Ngami

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Lake Ngami is here in full — 28 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles John Andersson • Curated US English Learning Edition
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OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.
BY CHARLES JOHN ANDERSSON.
WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.
PREFACE.
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Lake Ngami

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Lake Ngami is here in full — 28 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.
/ɔːr ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz ənd dɪˈskʌvəriz ˈdʊrɪŋ fɔːr jɪrz ˈwɑːndərɪŋz ɪn ðə waɪldz ʌv ˌsaʊˈθwestərn ˈæfrəkɑː/
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BY CHARLES JOHN ANDERSSON.
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WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.
/wɪð ˈnuːmərəs ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ ˈspɔːrtɪŋ ædˈventʃərz ˈsʌbdʒɪkts ʌv ˈnætʃərəl ˈhɪstəri dɪˈvaɪsəz fɔːr dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ waɪld ˈænəməlz siː/
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PREFACE.
/ˈprefəs/
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The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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destroying verb US /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading “WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.”

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devices noun US /dɪˈvaɪsəz/

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading “WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.”

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expeditions noun US /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading “The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.”

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explorations noun US /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading “OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.”

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southwestern adjective US /ˌsaʊˈθwestərn/

situated in or oriented toward the southwest

From this reading “OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.”

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sporting adjective US /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading “WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.”

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wanderings noun US /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading “OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.”

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wilds noun US /waɪldz/

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading “OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.”

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NATURAL HISTORY adjective + noun

the scientific study of plants or animals (more observational than experimental) usually published in popular magazines rather than in academic journals

In this reading “WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.”

3,212 times in 225,867 chapters
WILD ANIMALS adjective + noun counted as “wild animal”

In this reading “WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.”

4,453 times in 225,867 chapters
four years noun + noun

In this reading “The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.”

11,889 times in 225,867 chapters
contains the account verb + article + noun counted as “contain … account”

In this reading “The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.”

244 times in 225,867 chapters

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1850

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From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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1854

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accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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ADVENTURESnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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ANDERSSON

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From this reading BY CHARLES JOHN ANDERSSON.

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ANIMALSnounUS /ˈænəməlz/

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY CHARLES JOHN ANDERSSON.

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cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading BY CHARLES JOHN ANDERSSON.

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containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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DESTROYINGverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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DEVICESnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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DURINGprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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EXPLORATIONSnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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FOURnounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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HISTORYnounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading BY CHARLES JOHN ANDERSSON.

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NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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NATURALadjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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NUMEROUSadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

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REPRESENTINGverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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SOUTHWESTERNadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθwestərn/

situated in or oriented toward the southwest

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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SPORTINGadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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SUBJECTSnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The following Narrative of Explorations and Discoveries during four years in the wilds of the southwestern parts of Africa contains the account of two expeditions in that continent between the years 1850 and 1854.

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WANDERINGSnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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WILDadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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WILDSnounUS /waɪldz/

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS, REPRESENTING SPORTING ADVENTURES, SUBJECTS OF NATURAL HISTORY, DEVICES FOR DESTROYING WILD ANIMALS, &c.

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YEARSnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading OR, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS’ WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTHWESTERN AFRICA.

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