adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
Dorcas
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From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
favoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
rope-slung
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorcas found the journey awful, but really, had she but known it, it was most fortunate, indeed ideal.
Sisa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
Tabitha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
treknounUS /trek/
a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
trekkedverbUS /trekt/
inflected form of “trek” — journey on foot, especially in the mountains
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tabitha went also, rejoicing, having learned that in this happy land there was no school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her husband, who was a little anxious on the point, had made the best arrangements that were possible on such an expedition.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the end, as may be guessed, Dorcas, who was a good and faithful little soul, accompanied her husband to the Sisa country.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The wagon in which they trekked was good and comfortable, and although it was still the rainy season, fortune favoured them in the matter of weather, so that when they came to the formidable river, they were actually able to trek across it with the help of some oxen borrowed from a missionary in that neighbourhood, without having recourse to the dreaded rope-slung basket, or even to the punt.
