29
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From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
7
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From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
BATTLE-FIELD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The scenery on the table-land was lovely, and the streams became more frequent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
BIRD'S-EYEadjective
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
BUYINGnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
COOLIEnoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
COOLIES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
DONKEYnounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
FESTIVITIESnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The scenery on the table-land was lovely, and the streams became more frequent.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Jan.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
the act of departing
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
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 A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The scenery on the table-land was lovely, and the streams became more frequent.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
march in a procession
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
MARKETSnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The scenery on the table-land was lovely, and the streams became more frequent.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
MUSICALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
POTATOESnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
precisely, exactly
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The scenery on the table-land was lovely, and the streams became more frequent.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
SHIELDSnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
SHOE-MAKING
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From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
SILVERSMITHS
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From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
SOURCESnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
SPEARSnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
SQUABBLESnounUS /ˈskwɑːbəlz/
plural of “squabble” — a quarrel about petty points
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The scenery on the table-land was lovely, and the streams became more frequent.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
SURGEONnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
table-land
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From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
TACKAZZEE
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From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
To-day
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From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
interact in a certain way
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
precisely as stated
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A LONG MARCH -- A NATIVE GARDEN -- COOLIES AND THE WAY TO TREAT THEM -- MARKETS -- A BATTLE-FIELD -- COOL SHADE -- "THE FIRST POST" -- SHIELDS AND SPEARS -- JOHN -- POTATOES -- SILVERSMITHS -- A NEW FRIEND -- COOLIE SQUABBLES -- AN APPEAL -- DONKEY BUYING -- SHOE-MAKING -- A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OUR ROUTE -- SOURCES OF THE TACKAZZEE -- MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES -- I TURN SURGEON -- A MUSICAL PARTY -- MY REPUTATION AS A DOCTOR.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 29._--To-day we made a very long march, in fact, the longest we had made since we had been in the country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
Zadawalka
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From this reading We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, leaving the village of Zadawalka on our right, and we struck across the table-land in front of us, which was intersected by a large ravine.
