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The Three Sapphires

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of The Three Sapphires is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.
Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.
Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.
Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!
Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."
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The Three Sapphires

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of The Three Sapphires is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.
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Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.
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Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.
/pərˈhæps ɪt wɑːz ðə ˈæbsəns ʌv ˌɪˈmiːdiːət heɪst ə læk ʌv ˈpresɪŋ ˈækʃən ðæt əˈlaʊd ðer maɪndz tuː rest ɑːn ðer sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
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Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!
/ˈrɪli ðoʊ ɪt wɑːz lɔːrd ˈvɪktər huː druː ðem tuː ə ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən ʌv ðer ɑːrˈbɔːriəl sərˈaʊndɪŋz wɪð aɪ seɪ/
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Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

arboreal adjective US /ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/

of or relating to or formed by trees

From this reading “Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!”

bamboo noun US /bæmˈbuː/

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading “Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.”

baskets noun US /ˈbæskəts/

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading “Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.”

bonfire noun US /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/

a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading “Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."”

indicating verb US /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading “Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."”

slung verb US /slʌŋ/

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading “Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.”

wicker noun US /ˈwɪkər/

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading “Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.”

yoke noun US /joʊk/

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

From this reading “Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

wicker baskets noun + noun counted as “wicker basket”

a basket made of wickerwork

In this reading “Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.”

vivid red adjective + noun

In this reading “Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."”

Look at verb + particle

take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

In this reading “Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."”

made arrangements adjective + noun counted as “made arrangement”

In this reading “Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.”

rest on verb + particle

rest on for support

In this reading “Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.”

name of verb + particle

In this reading “Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."”

All words in this reading · 86

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/

the state of being absent

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

arborealadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/

of or relating to or formed by trees

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

bloomnounUS /bluːm/

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/

a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

Burra

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

Coolies

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

drewnounUS /druː/

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

Finnerty

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

hastenounUS /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/

of the present time and place

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

it's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

lacknounUS /læk/

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

LookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

mohur

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

Moti

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Major Finnerty had made arrangements for a full day after Burra Moti.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

ReallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

sahibs

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

slungverbUS /slʌŋ/

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

springnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/

the environmental condition

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

treenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Perhaps it was the absence of immediate haste, a lack of pressing action, that allowed their minds to rest on their surroundings.

whipverbUS /wɪp/

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Look at that bonfire--but it's glorious!" his riding whip indicating a gold mohur tree that, clothed in its gorgeous spring mantle of vivid red bloom, suggested its native name of "Forest on Fire."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Really, though, it was Lord Victor who drew them to a recognition of their arboreal surroundings with: "I say!

wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

yokenounUS /joʊk/

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

From this reading Coolies had been sent on with provisions in round wicker baskets slung from a bamboo yoke, and soon the three sahibs started.

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Vocabulary met early in The Three Sapphires

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Three Sapphires, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Three Sapphires; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Fool's
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Three Sapphires; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Printed
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Three Sapphires; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
United
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Three Sapphires; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.