adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
CAMEverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
chocolate-coloredadjective
having the color of dark chocolate
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
dropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
ESCAPEnounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
Lathrop
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From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
Muley-Hassan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
Muley-Hassan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
slave-trader
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From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading At the spot which they had halted, the stream--swollen apparently by rains in the mountains--roared between its banks, in a dark chocolate-colored flood.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Muley-Hassan himself was the only one of his band provided with a tent, or anything resembling one, and the boys shared the common bed of the rest of the party--which was the ground.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual noonday rest, which even the avaricious slave-trader was in the habit of taking, was not observed and the travelers pressed straight on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lathrop and Billy were almost ready to drop with fatigue when that evening, just at dusk, they arrived at the bank of a muddy river which Muley-Hassan, impatient as he was to proceed, decided it would be unwise to ford till daylight--when they could look for a good crossing place.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AN ESCAPE--AND WHAT CAME OF IT From the pace at which Muley-Hassan's band traversed the jungle paths it was evident to the two young captives that there was imperative need in Muley-Hassan's mind of arriving somewhere at a set time.
