20th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
auriferousadjective
containing gold
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I was very sorry, for he was a smart lad, and now we were a bit short-handed.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
clay-pan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
DESERTverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading I was very sorry, for he was a smart lad, and now we were a bit short-handed.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
MOREadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
non-existence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
North-EastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was very sorry, for he was a smart lad, and now we were a bit short-handed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
ONCEadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
shinglyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
short-handedadjective
inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
From this reading I was very sorry, for he was a smart lad, and now we were a bit short-handed.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading I was very sorry, for he was a smart lad, and now we were a bit short-handed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I was very sorry, for he was a smart lad, and now we were a bit short-handed.
South-Eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I was very sorry, for he was a smart lad, and now we were a bit short-handed.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
water-carrying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading On being questioned as to waters to the South-East, he was most positive as to their non-existence, and evidently frightened Tiger so much by his dreadful account of the country that he decided on returning home--for the next morning both he and his friend had disappeared.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
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 Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was very sorry, for he was a smart lad, and now we were a bit short-handed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DESERT ONCE MORE April 20th we left our camp on the lake, steering due East to cut a creek which enters on the North-East corner; the creek was dry, and the nature of its shingly bed inclined me to think that it has its rise in auriferous country.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Tiger worked well, but a friend of his, who had come with us so far, watched the proceedings with suspicion.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Close by the creek we found a shallow clay-pan, and as the next day would probably see us in the desert I had every available water-carrying vessel filled.
