AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
Colles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Japp was in high good humour, and showed me the letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Japp was in high good humour, and showed me the letter.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Japp was in high good humour, and showed me the letter.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
Japp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Japp was in high good humour, and showed me the letter.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
masonsnounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
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 MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Japp was in high good humour, and showed me the letter.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
Umvelos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
WINTER-VELD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD A reply came from Colles, addressed not to me but to Japp. It seemed that the old fellow had once suggested the establishment of a branch store at a place out in the plains called Umvelos’, and the firm was now prepared to take up the scheme.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was to get a couple of masons, load up two wagons with bricks and timber, and go down to Umvelos’ and see the store built.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The stocking of it and the appointment of a storekeeper would be matter for further correspondence.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Not a word was said of what I had written about, only the bare details about starting the branch.
