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From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
AbyssinianounUS /æbˈsɪniːə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
(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 Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
subject to appointment
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
Atbara
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From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
Baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
disusedadjective
no longer in use
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
Flemming
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From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
Gallabat
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From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
Kassala
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From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
full of life and energy
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
come together
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
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 Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
only a very short time before
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
term of address for a man
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading About four hours’ travelling over flat, rocky country brought us, by an easy descent, to the Atbara.
TributariesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjəteriz/
plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The valley of the River Atbara can now scarcely be regarded as unfamiliar country.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Our journey from Gallabat to Cairo by way of Kassala can be quite briefly described.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
which person or people
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Those who wish to read a most lively, interesting account of all the opportunities that it offers to the sportsman, should turn to Sir Samuel Baker’s book, “The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In reply to our inquiry we received a telegram from Mr. Flemming, who told us that a guide would meet our party at an appointed spot to show us the now disused and obscured road, and on the morning of February 23 we left Gallabat.
