Abati
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From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
ESCAPEDadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
explosivesnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪvz/
plural of “explosive” — a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
HARMAC
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From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
HOW
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From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
Orme
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From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
QuickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
Shadrach
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From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
slanderedverbUS /ˈslændərd/
past form of “slander” — charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
sundriesnoun
miscellaneous objects too numerous or too small to be specified
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Next marched some more camels, carrying our baggage, provisions, and sundries, and finally in the rear were the Professor and Shadrach with two Abati.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I followed in order to keep an eye upon these precious beasts and those in charge of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then came Orme and Sergeant Quick, conducting the camels that were loaded with the explosives.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Shadrach, I should explain, had selected this situation for the reason, as he said, that if he went first, after what had passed, any mistake or untoward occurrence might be set down to his malice, whereas, if he were behind, he could not be thus slandered.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC As finally arranged this was the order of our march: First went an Abati guide who was said to be conversant with every inch of the way.
