used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
affluentnounUS /ˈæfluːənt/
an affluent person; a person who is financially well off
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
ANTELOPEnounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
ANTSnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
carefully weighed
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
Fashoda
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From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
Fred
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From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
GUINEA-WORMS
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From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
halting-place
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From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
on the contrary
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
SNAKESnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
Sobat
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From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
the act of using
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
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 Its water is considered superior to that of the Nile for drinking purposes, and a supply was taken on board for the use of the passengers and crew.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
in or at the place that
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The steamer remained a day at Fashoda, and then proceeded on her voyage, her next halting-place being at the mouth of the Sobat, which is an affluent of the White Nile, and has its source in the mountains near the Indian Ocean.
a Caucasian
From this reading AN ANTELOPE HUNT.--GUINEA-WORMS, WHITE ANTS, AND GREAT SNAKES.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A short distance above the Sobat, Frank and Fred had their first view of a wild elephant, or rather of a troop of half a dozen or more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They now entered a succession of marshes and low ground, where the river frequently divided into several channels, and was often partially blocked with great masses of weeds and other tropical vegetation.
