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Sport in Abyssinia
Sport in Abyssinia

Chapter III

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GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.
I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.
I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.
I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.
5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Sport in Abyssinia

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Sport in Abyssinia is here in full — 187 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.
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I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.
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I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.
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I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.
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5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

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Abyssinia noun US /æbˈsɪniːə/

Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia

From this reading “I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.”

abyssinian noun US /æbˈsɪniːən/

a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat

From this reading “GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.”

cropper noun US /ˈkrɑːpər/

small farmers and tenants

From this reading “GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.”

dodge verb US /dɑːdʒ/

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading “GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.”

egyptian noun US /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading “GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.”

missionaries noun US /ˈmɪʃəneriz/

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading “I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.”

outposts noun US /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading “GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.”

pigs noun US /pɪɡz/

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading “GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.”

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SHOWER BATH noun + noun

booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom

In this reading “GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.”

next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.”

much interested adverb + adjective

In this reading “I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.”

own country verb + noun

In this reading “I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.”

rather late adverb + adjective

In this reading “5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.”

went out verb + adjective counted as “go out”

move out of or depart from

In this reading “5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.”

got up verb + adjective counted as “get up”

rise to one's feet

In this reading “5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.”

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5

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From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

AbyssinianounUS /æbˈsɪniːə/

Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

Abyssinia's

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From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

ABYSSINIANnounUS /æbˈsɪniːən/

a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

Ailet

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From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

BATHnounUS /bæθ/

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

CAMPnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

commander-in-chiefnoun

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

CROPPERnounUS /ˈkrɑːpər/

small farmers and tenants

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

DIGGINGnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/

the act of digging

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

DIK-DIKnoun

any of several small antelopes of eastern Africa of the genus Madoqua; the size of a large rabbit

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

DODGEverbUS /dɑːdʒ/

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

EGYPTIANnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

GENERALadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

Gindar

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

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

half-a-day's

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

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

JannounUS /dʒæn/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

KIRKHAM

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

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

LUCKYadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/

occurring by chance

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

Massowah

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

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

missionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

MISTverbUS /mɪst/

become covered with mist

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

NASTYadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

OUTPOSTSnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

PETnounUS /pet/

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

PIGSnounUS /pɪɡz/

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

SAFEadjectiveUS /seɪf/

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

SHEEPnounUS /ʃiːp/

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

SHOTnounUS /ʃɑːt/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

SHOWERnounUS /ˈʃaʊər/

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

SPORTSMAN'S

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From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

SUCCESSFULadjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading GENERAL KIRKHAM -- DIK-DIK -- AN ABYSSINIAN HOUSE -- A SUCCESSFUL DODGE -- EGYPTIAN OUTPOSTS -- A PET SHEEP -- SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE -- LOST IN A MIST -- A "NASTY CROPPER" -- SAFE IN CAMP -- DIGGING FOR PIGS -- A LUCKY SHOT -- A SHOWER BATH.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading I had heard at Massowah that General Kirkham, commander-in-chief of the King of Abyssinia's army, was at Gindar, about half-a-day's march from Ailet.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 5._--We got up rather late the next morning, and H. went out shooting.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading I was very much interested in seeing General Kirkham, who had lived so long in Abyssinia away from his own country.[5] _Jan.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I had written to the General from Massowah, and, this evening, a servant of the missionaries brought me a note from him, saying that he would come and see us next morning.

Chapter 3 of Sport in Abyssinia by Dermot Robert Wyndham Bourke, Earl of Mayo holds 187 sentences, grouped into 38 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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