2nd
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From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
7th
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From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
CAMPnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
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 Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
Godfrey's
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From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
SALTnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
shampooedverbUS /ʃæmˈpuːd/
past form of “shampoo” — use shampoo on
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
StretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
Sturt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading On the 7th, therefore, we set forth on our journey and bade adieu to the last outpost of civilisation in the North.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
Warri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
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 OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading OUR CAMP ON THE "SALT SEA" April 2nd to 7th we were the guests of Mr. Stretch, and whilst resting here Godfrey's eyes soon became well enough to allow him to travel.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our party was further increased by a Sturt Creek boy, Tiger by name--a very smart and intelligent fellow of whom Mr. Stretch was very glad to see the last, for smart boys are nearly always the most mischievous amongst the cattle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Warri and Tiger were great friends, and the new boy's presence put Warri on his mettle, and no amount of work was too hard for him whilst he had Tiger to show off to.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading After I had cut his hair and shampooed his head with kerosene and soap, dressed him in trousers, shirt, and cap, he looked a most presentable youth.
