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From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DONKEY ROBBERIES -- REPRISALS -- A FRIEND IN NEED -- POSTMEN -- APOLOGIES -- A THIEF SURPRISED -- IN SEARCH OF A MILLER -- THE WAY TO GET WATER -- A SWIM -- ARRIVAL OF MY RIFLE -- CUSTOM-HOUSE -- ELEPHANT-HUNTING -- HINTS ON COSTUME -- FIRESIDE TALES -- HOW TO PRODUCE FIRE -- AN EPICURE -- HARTEBEEST AND GIRAFFES -- JUNGLE FIRES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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APOLOGIESnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
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accomplishment of an objective
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
bargainingnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡɪnɪŋ/
the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
COSTUMEnounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
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CUSTOM-HOUSE
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DONKEYnounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
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donkeysnounUS /ˈdɑːŋkiz/
plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
ELEPHANT-HUNTING
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EPICUREnounUS /ˈepɪkjʊr/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
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FebnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _Feb.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
start firing a weapon
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plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
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FIRESIDEnounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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GIRAFFESnounUS /dʒərˈæfs/
plural of “giraffe” — tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
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showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
HARTEBEESTnoun
a large African antelope with lyre-shaped horns that curve backward
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
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HOW
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
JUNGLEnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
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immediately past
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
go away from a place
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
engage in
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
MILLERnounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
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not able to be found
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
belonging to the person speaking
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a condition requiring relief
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
POSTMEN
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a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
bring forth or yield
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quarrelling
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From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
REPRISALSnounUS /rɪˈpraɪzəlz/
plural of “reprisal” — a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
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steal goods; take as spoils
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ROBBERIESnounUS /ˈrɑːbəriz/
plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence
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having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
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plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
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SWIMverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
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plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
THIEFnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DONKEY ROBBERIES -- REPRISALS -- A FRIEND IN NEED -- POSTMEN -- APOLOGIES -- A THIEF SURPRISED -- IN SEARCH OF A MILLER -- THE WAY TO GET WATER -- A SWIM -- ARRIVAL OF MY RIFLE -- CUSTOM-HOUSE -- ELEPHANT-HUNTING -- HINTS ON COSTUME -- FIRESIDE TALES -- HOW TO PRODUCE FIRE -- AN EPICURE -- HARTEBEEST AND GIRAFFES -- JUNGLE FIRES.
to-day
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From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading DONKEY ROBBERIES -- REPRISALS -- A FRIEND IN NEED -- POSTMEN -- APOLOGIES -- A THIEF SURPRISED -- IN SEARCH OF A MILLER -- THE WAY TO GET WATER -- A SWIM -- ARRIVAL OF MY RIFLE -- CUSTOM-HOUSE -- ELEPHANT-HUNTING -- HINTS ON COSTUME -- FIRESIDE TALES -- HOW TO PRODUCE FIRE -- AN EPICURE -- HARTEBEEST AND GIRAFFES -- JUNGLE FIRES.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DONKEY ROBBERIES -- REPRISALS -- A FRIEND IN NEED -- POSTMEN -- APOLOGIES -- A THIEF SURPRISED -- IN SEARCH OF A MILLER -- THE WAY TO GET WATER -- A SWIM -- ARRIVAL OF MY RIFLE -- CUSTOM-HOUSE -- ELEPHANT-HUNTING -- HINTS ON COSTUME -- FIRESIDE TALES -- HOW TO PRODUCE FIRE -- AN EPICURE -- HARTEBEEST AND GIRAFFES -- JUNGLE FIRES.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I certainly was heartily sick of it, and glad to get away, and so I think were most of us.
in or at the place that
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
in the company of; together with
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
the words that are spoken
From this reading 3._--I find I began my rough journal to-day with these words: "At last we leave this beastly place, where all has been quarrelling and bargaining."
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading To make matters worse, before we started, the servants came and told us that four of our donkeys were missing, two that the priest had lent us and two that we had bought.
