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The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter
The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8
Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8
With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!
” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19
Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/71 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8
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Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8
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With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!
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” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19
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Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

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Locating noun US /ˈloʊkeɪtɪŋ/

the act of putting something in a certain place

From this reading “_Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8”

Pairing noun US /ˈperɪŋ/

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

From this reading “With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!”

Patriarch noun US /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)

From this reading “” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19”

Safari noun US /səˈfɑːri/

an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

From this reading “Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57”

Snare noun US /sner/

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading “Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57”

Sportsman noun US /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

someone who engages in sports

From this reading “_Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8”

Throes noun US /θroʊz/

violent pangs of suffering

From this reading “” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19”

Tusk noun US /tʌsk/

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading “” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19”

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.

Poisoned Arrow verb + noun counted as “poison arrow”

In this reading “” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19”

Dotted Lines adjective + noun counted as “dotted line”

a line made up of dots or dashes; often used to indicate where you are supposed to sign a contract

In this reading “Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8”

Flew Out verb + adjective counted as “fly out”

In this reading “” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19”

Act of verb + particle

In this reading “” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19”

in the Country preposition + article + noun counted as “in … country”

In this reading “Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8”

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14

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From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

15

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From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

16

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From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

17

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From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

18

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From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

19

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From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

34

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

35

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

36

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

37

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

44

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

56

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

57

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

6

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From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

7

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From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

8

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From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

9

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From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

ActverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

AngryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/

feeling or showing anger

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

ApproachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/

move towards

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

AwayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

BloodnounUS /blʌd/

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

BodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

BownounUS /baʊ/

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

BrainnounUS /breɪn/

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

BullnounUS /bʊl/

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

CarryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

CoveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

DiesnounUS /daɪz/

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

DottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/

having a pattern of dots

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

EnormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

entersverbUS /ˈentərz/

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

EyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

EyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

FlewverbUS /fluː/

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

FrontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

HeadnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

HeartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

HerdnounUS /hɜːrd/

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

HitverbUS /hɪt/

cause to move by striking

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

Honey-Guides

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

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

IvorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

Karamojan

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

Karamojans

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

LinesnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

LocatingnounUS /ˈloʊkeɪtɪŋ/

the act of putting something in a certain place

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

Longelly-Nymung

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

LunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/

insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

LungsnounUS /lʌŋz/

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

M'Boni

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From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

M'Sanya

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From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

MannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

MostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

NativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

NetnounUS /net/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

OpenverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

PairingnounUS /ˈperɪŋ/

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

PatriarchnounUS /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

Periwigs

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

Pinking

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From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

PoisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

PooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

PositionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

Pyjalé

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From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

QuietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

ReturnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

SafarinounUS /səˈfɑːri/

an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

SeasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

SetverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

ShooknounUS /ʃʊk/

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

ShotnounUS /ʃɑːt/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

ShutverbUS /ʃʌt/

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

SidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

Slinking

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From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

SmalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

SnarenounUS /sner/

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

SpearsnounUS /spɪrz/

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

SportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

someone who engages in sports

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

SpotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

SuitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

ThroesnounUS /θroʊz/

violent pangs of suffering

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

TusknounUS /tʌsk/

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

ViewedverbUS /vjuːd/

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

VillagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

ViolentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/

in a violent manner

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

WarnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading With the Herd in the Pairing Season ” 9 Elephant Slinking Away, Warned of the Approach of Man by Honey-Guides ” 14 Medicine indeed!

WarriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ” 15 He Shook His Head so Violently in the Death Throes that a Tusk Flew Out ” 16 A M’Boni Village ” 17 M’Sanya Bow and Poisoned Arrow ” 18 A Patriarch ” 18 “A Small Native Boy was in the Act of Pinking an Enormous Elephant” ” 19

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

Windpipenoun

membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi

From this reading Where the Windpipe enters the Body is the Spot to Hit ” 8 Elephant in the Country Most Suited to the Body Shot ” 8 With One Eye Shut ” 8 With Both Eyes Open ” 8 The Dotted Lines show the Position of the Heart and Lungs ” 8

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Printed in Great Britain._ The Position of the Brain when the Head is Viewed from the Front ” 6 Locating the Brain with the Side of the Head to the Sportsman ” 6 The Elephant, after the Brain Shot, Dies Quietly ” 7 The Angry Bull ” 8

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Poor Karamojans, showing Periwigs ” 34 Carrying the Ivory ” 35 Elephant Snare Net Set, but not yet Covered ” 36 Karamojan Warrior ” 37 That Lunatic Pyjalé Spears an Elephant ” 44 Longelly-Nymung, the Author’s Blood Brother ” 56 The Return of the Safari ” 57

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