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Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration

Chapter XXIV

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BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.
Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.
When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.
A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.
Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.
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Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration is here in full — 590 sentences across 118 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.
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Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.
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When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.
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A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.
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Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.
/stɪl wiː ˈstrɔːŋli ˌrekəˈmend ɔːl ðoʊz əˈbaʊt tuː kæst ðer ˈfɔːrtʃənz ɪn waɪld lændz tuː əˈtend ˈfriːkwəntli bɪˈfɔːr ˈkwɪtɪŋ ˈɪŋɡlənd æt sʌm ɡʊd fɔːrdʒ ɪn ˈɔːrdər ðæt æz ˈmeni hɪnts æz ˈpɑːsəbəl meɪ biː ˈɡæðərd ənd stɔːrd ʌp fɔːr ˈfjuːtʃər juːs/

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appliances noun US /əˈplaɪənsəz/

plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading “Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.”

bullocks noun US /ˈbʊləks/

plural of “bullock” — young bull

From this reading “Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.”

operate verb US /ˈɑːpəreɪt/

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading “Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.”

portable adjective US /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading “Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.”

requisites noun US /ˈrekwəzəts/

plural of “requisite” — anything indispensable

From this reading “Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.”

smith's noun US /smɪθs/

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading “Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.”

surgery noun US /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading “BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.”

veterinary adjective US /ˈvetrəneri/

of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

From this reading “BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

secure the services verb + article + noun counted as “secure … services”

In this reading “When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.”

in order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.”

other animals adjective + noun counted as “other animal”

In this reading “Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.”

future use adjective + noun

In this reading “Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.”

charge of verb + particle

In this reading “When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.”

provided with verb + particle counted as “provide with”

In this reading “Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.”

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84

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From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

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 Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.

animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/

plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

attendverbUS /əˈtend/

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

bullocksnounUS /ˈbʊləks/

plural of “bullock” — young bull

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

BUSHnounUS /bʊʃ/

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

castverbUS /kæst/

put or send forth

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

farriers

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/

create by hammering

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/

easy to reach

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

hintsnounUS /hɪnts/

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

landsnounUS /lændz/

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

looseadjectiveUS /luːs/

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/

for the most part

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

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 Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

MEDICINEnounUS /ˈmedəsən/

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

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 Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/

almost; nearly

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/

push for something

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/

anything indispensable

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

requisitesnounUS /ˈrekwəzəts/

plural of “requisite” — anything indispensable

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/

get by special effort

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

shoenounUS /ʃuː/

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

shoeing

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From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

smith'snounUS /smɪθs/

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

storedverbUS /stɔːrd/

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

SURGERYnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading A loose shoe, or even a set ready fitted, can be pretty successfully applied by an ingenious and handy amateur; but few, save those practically acquainted with the smith's art, could undertake the regular shoeing and fitting of an expedition train.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

VETERINARYadjectiveUS /ˈvetrəneri/

of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

From this reading BUSH VETERINARY SURGERY AND MEDICINE.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Still we strongly recommend all those about to cast their fortunes in wild lands to attend frequently, before quitting England, at some good forge, in order that as many hints as possible may be gathered and stored up for future use.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Before starting on an expedition in which, the services of horses, mules, bullocks, and other animals are required it is well to be provided with such a store of veterinary requisites as are given at page 84 of this work; the nature of the work and the country in which it is intended to operate will mainly determine the necessity or otherwise for a portable forge and regular set of shoeing smith's appliances.

workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading When these are requisite it will be well to secure the services of one or more working farriers to take charge of and use them.

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