340
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From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
630
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From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
710
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From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
BerbernounUS /ˈbɜːrbər/
a member of an indigenous people of northern Africa
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
CASSALA
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From this reading ROUTE FROM CASSALA TO SOUAKIM.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
EnounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROUTE FROM CASSALA TO SOUAKIM.
Gozerajup
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From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
Korosko
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From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
ninety-threeadjective
being three more than ninety
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading ROUTE FROM CASSALA TO SOUAKIM.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BY dead reckoning, Cassala is ninety-three miles S.S.E. of Gozerajup, or about 340 miles from Berber.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
SOUAKIM
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From this reading ROUTE FROM CASSALA TO SOUAKIM.
SueznounUS /ˈsuːez/
a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
Takanoun
the basic unit of money in Bangladesh; equal to 100 paisa
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading The direct route to Cassala, the capital of Taka, should be from Suez to Souakim, on the Red Sea, and from thence in sixteen days, by camel.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROUTE FROM CASSALA TO SOUAKIM.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were, therefore, thankful to exchange the intense heat of the tent for a solid roof, and to rest for a short time in the picturesque country of Taka.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had ridden about 710 miles from Korosko, 630 miles of which had been through scorching deserts during the hottest season.
