AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
Bambarra
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From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I complained to my protectors, but without effect.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading I complained to my protectors, but without effect.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I complained to my protectors, but without effect.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
FebnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The next day (Feb.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
Funingkedy
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From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
Jarra
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From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
JourneyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
Kaarta
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From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
Kemmoo
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From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
LotusnounUS /ˈloʊtəs/
native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
MarinanounUS /mərˈiːnə/
a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
MoorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day (Feb.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
protectorsnounUS /prəˈtektərz/
plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading I complained to my protectors, but without effect.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
Simbing
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From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
statesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading On the evening of the day of our departure from Kemmoo, (the king's eldest son and great part of the horsemen having returned,) we reached a village called Marina, where we slept.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the night some thieves broke into the hut where I had deposited my baggage, and having cut open one of my bundles, stole a quantity of beads, part of my clothes, and some amber and gold; which happened to be in one of the pockets.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I complained to my protectors, but without effect.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading _Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy.--Some account of the Lotus.--A youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death.--Author passes through Simbing.--Some particulars concerning Major Houghton,--Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and Bambarra._
