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The Two Supercargoes

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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CHAPTER SEVEN.
THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.
Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.
We rose to our feet.
"Where are the rest?"
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Two Supercargoes

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Two Supercargoes is here in full — 446 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CHAPTER SEVEN.
/ˈtʃæptər ˈsevən/
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THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.
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Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.
/ˈaʊər fɜːrst ˈɪmpəls ɑːn ˈriːtʃɪŋ draɪ ɡraʊnd wɑːz tuː niːl daʊn ənd θæŋk ˈhevən fɔːr ˈhævɪŋ ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː prəˈzɜːrvd ˈaʊər lɪvz ðə blæk ˈstændɪŋ baɪ ənd ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ ʌs wɪð ə ˈwʌndərɪŋ lʊk æz wiː dɪd soʊ/
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We rose to our feet.
/wiː roʊz tuː ˈaʊər fiːt/
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"Where are the rest?"
/wer ɑːr ðə rest/

Learner Dictionary

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

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blacks noun US /blæks/

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading “THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.”

captured verb US /ˈkæptʃərd/

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading “THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.”

kneel verb US /niːl/

rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading “Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.”

mercifully adverb US /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/

in a compassionate manner

From this reading “Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.”

napping adjective US /ˈnæpɪŋ/

not prepared or vigilant

From this reading “THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.”

rejoin verb US /riˈdʒɔɪn/

join again

From this reading “THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.”

sufferings noun US /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading “THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.”

traces noun US /ˈtreɪsəz/

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading “THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

ABOH

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

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

ABOH'S

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

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Where are the rest?"

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

ATTEMPTnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BEATENadjectiveUS /ˈbiːtən/

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BECOMESverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BETWEENprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BIGadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BLACKadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BLACKSnounUS /blæks/

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN.

CHARLEY

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

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

CHOSENnounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

CONCEALverbUS /kənˈsiːl/

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

DECIDEverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

DISCOVEREDadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

DUCK-HUNTING

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

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

ENCOURAGEDadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/

inspired with confidence

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

ENEMYnounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

FEARverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading We rose to our feet.

FINDverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

FORWARDadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

FRIENDSnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

GUARDnounUS /ɡɑːrd/

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

HANDnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

HARRYverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

HATSnounUS /hæts/

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/

an instinctive motive

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

INTENSEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

kneelverbUS /niːl/

rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

LEADERnounUS /ˈliːdər/

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

livesnounUS /lɪvz/

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

MAKINGnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

MARCHverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

mercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/

in a compassionate manner

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

NAPPINGadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/

not prepared or vigilant

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

NATIVESnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

OURSELVESpronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

POINTnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

PURSUITnounUS /pərˈsuːt/

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

PUSHverbUS /pʊʃ/

move with force

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

REJOINverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/

join again

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

REMAINSnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Where are the rest?"

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading We rose to our feet.

ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/

an established line of travel or access

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

SEVENnounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN.

SINKINGnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

SNAKEnounUS /sneɪk/

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

STRUGGLEverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

SUCCOURnoun

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

SUFFERINGSnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

thankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

THIRSTnounUS /θɜːrst/

a physiological need to drink

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

TOWARDSprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

TRACESnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

WATERnounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

WEpronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where are the rest?"

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

showing curiosity

From this reading Our first impulse on reaching dry ground was to kneel down and thank Heaven for having mercifully preserved our lives, the black standing by and watching us with a wondering look as we did so.

WOUNDEDnounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/

people who are wounded

From this reading THE BLACK ABOH REMAINS WITH OUR PARTY--THE MARCH TOWARDS THE FOREST-- CHARLEY CHOSEN LEADER--SUFFERINGS FROM THIRST--WE FIND TRACES OF THE BLACKS--AN ENEMY AT HAND--BATTLE BETWEEN THE NATIVES--FLIGHT AND PURSUIT OF THE BEATEN PARTY--FEAR OF BEING CAPTURED--WE CONCEAL OURSELVES--I AND ABOH ATTEMPT TO SUCCOUR THE WOUNDED--WE REJOIN OUR FRIENDS AND PUSH FORWARD--OUR THIRST BECOMES INTENSE--I AM ON THE POINT OF SINKING-- ENCOURAGED BY HARRY, I STRUGGLE ON--WATER DISCOVERED--ABOH'S DUCK-HUNTING--NAPPING ON GUARD--THE BIG SNAKE--WE DECIDE ON THE ROUTE TO BE TAKEN--MAKING HATS.

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