Chapter 1 of Seven years in South Africa, volume 2 (of 2) is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Seven years in South Africa, volume 2 (of 2) is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79). DR. EMIL HOLUB. _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP. IN TWO VOLUMES.
Chapter 1 of Seven years in South Africa, volume 2 (of 2) is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading “TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).”
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading “TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).”
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “_TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.”
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading “_TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.”
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).”
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading “TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).”
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “IN TWO VOLUMES.”
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being ten more than one hundred ninety
In this reading “_TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.”
In this reading “_TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.”
In this reading “IN TWO VOLUMES.”
In this reading “_TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.”
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From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
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From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
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From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
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From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
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From this reading EMIL HOLUB.
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From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
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From this reading EMIL HOLUB.
ten 10s
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TWO VOLUMES.
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading IN TWO VOLUMES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _TRANSLATED BY ELLEN E. FREWER._ WITH ABOUT TWO HUNDRED ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP.
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From this reading TRAVELS, RESEARCHES, AND HUNTING ADVENTURES, BETWEEN THE DIAMOND-FIELDS AND THE ZAMBESI (1872–79).
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