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From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
Athi
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From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
Brock
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From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
Dr
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From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
goods-wagon
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From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
HOW
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From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
KHANnounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
lionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
man-eaters
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From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
railheadnoun
a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
ROSHAN
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From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
SAVEDadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now Brock had so far not been fortunate enough to bag a lion, and was consequently most anxious to do so.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Shortly after his arrival, accordingly, he suggested that we should go for a shooting expedition on the morrow, and that I should trot out for his benefit one of the local lions.
Tsavo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Of course I said I should be delighted--I was always ready for a hunt when it was possible for me to get away, and as just at the time we were "held up" by the Athi River, I could manage a day off quite easily.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One day not long after we had settled down in our new camp, I was joined quite unexpectedly by my friend Dr. Brock, who had shared the exciting adventure with me at Tsavo the night we were attacked in the goods-wagon by one of the man-eaters.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW ROSHAN KHAN SAVED MY LIFE On May 12 railhead reached the Athi River, where, as there was a great deal of miscellaneous work to be done, our headquarters remained established for some little time.
