adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
ATTACKnounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
boma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
Brock
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From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
DaylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
GOODS-WAGON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
lionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
pugnounUS /pʌɡ/
small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
Tsavo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
UgandanounUS /juːˈɡændɑː/
a landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
unprotectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/
lacking protection or defense
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Daylight, however, plainly revealed the "pug" marks of a lion, so that on that occasion I fancy one or other of us had a narrow escape.
WarnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE GOODS-WAGON All this time my own tent was pitched in an open clearing, unprotected by a fence of any kind round it.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Warned by this experience, I at once arranged to move my quarters, and went to join forces with Dr. Brock, who had just arrived at Tsavo to take medical charge of the district.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One night when the medical officer; Dr. Rose, was staying with me, we were awakened about midnight by hearing something tumbling about among the tent ropes, but on going out with a lantern we could discover nothing.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading We shared a hut of palm leaves and boughs, which we had constructed on the eastern side of the river, close to the old caravan route leading to Uganda; and we had it surrounded by a circular boma, or thorn fence, about seventy yards in diameter, well made and thick and high.
