adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
AXEnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
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 With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
inspanned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
Kaffirnoun
important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
koppies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
saucer-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
soldierlikeadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
TownnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
TravellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
UMSLOPOGAAS
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From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading With the help of the spare oxen we crossed the river safely at the ford, although it was very full, and on the further side were received by a guard of men, tall, soldierlike fellows, all of them armed with axes as the messengers had been.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Also the place was strongly fortified with fences and in every other way known to the native mind.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Travelling some miles across this plain, we came at last to a river of no great breadth that encircled a considerable Kaffir town on three sides, the fourth being protected by a little line of koppies which were joined together with walls.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading UMSLOPOGAAS OF THE AXE Next morning at the dawn guides arrived from the Town of the Axe, bringing with them a yoke of spare oxen, which showed that its Chief was really anxious to see me.
