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Through Unknown Tibet

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Through Unknown Tibet is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SHOOTING AN ANTELOPESNOWA MYSTERIOUS TRACKTHE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKEEMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIMVARIABLE WEATHERMORE ANTELOPES SHOTTHEODOLITE BROKENEXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WINDHUNGER _v._ CEREMONYNEW FINDS.
Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.
He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.
Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.
We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.
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Through Unknown Tibet

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Through Unknown Tibet is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SHOOTING AN ANTELOPESNOWA MYSTERIOUS TRACKTHE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKEEMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIMVARIABLE WEATHERMORE ANTELOPES SHOTTHEODOLITE BROKENEXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WINDHUNGER _v._ CEREMONYNEW FINDS.
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Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.
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He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.
/hiː dɪˈnaɪd ə ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ ˈspɪrət ənd sed hiː wɑːz breɪv ənd ˈredi tuː ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ ˈeni ˈhɑːrdʃɪp ənd ˈfɑːloʊ ʌs ˈeniwer bʌt æz tuː ðə ˈʌðər men hiː sed ðeɪ wɜːr ə ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd lɑːt/
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Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.
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We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

Learner Dictionary

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

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

antelope noun US /ˈæntəloʊp/

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading “SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.”

extraordinarily adverb US /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/

extremely

From this reading “SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.”

hardship noun US /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/

a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading “He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.”

intersected verb US /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/

past form of “intersect” — meet at a point

From this reading “We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.”

undergo verb US /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

pass through

From this reading “He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.”

undulating verb US /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading “We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.”

upbraided verb US /əpˈbreɪdɪd/

past form of “upbraid” — express criticism towards

From this reading “Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.”

variable adjective US /ˈveriəbəl/

liable to or capable of change

From this reading “SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.”

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.

bad example adjective + noun

In this reading “Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.”

other men adjective + noun

In this reading “He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.”

rest of verb + particle

In this reading “Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.”

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

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

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

ANCIENTadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

ANTELOPEnounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

ANTELOPES

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

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/

at or in or to any place

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

badadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

BEDnounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

boreverbUS /bɔːr/

cause to be bored

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

BROKENadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

CEREMONYnounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

chicken-heartedness

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

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/

increase twofold

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

EMOTIONnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/

any strong feeling

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

EXTRAORDINARILYadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/

extremely

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

FINDSnounUS /faɪndz/

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

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

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

Ghulam

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

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/

abounding in grass

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/

a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

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 Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

how

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

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

HUNGERnounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/

past form of “intersect” — meet at a point

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

KnowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

LAKEnounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

lotnounUS /lɑːt/

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

MAHOMED

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

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

MOREadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

muleteernoun

a worker who drives mules

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

MYSTERIOUSadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

nullahs

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

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

RAHIM

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

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

Russul

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

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

SHOOTINGnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

SHOTnounUS /ʃɑːt/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

SNOWnounUS /snoʊ/

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

SUDDENadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

THEODOLITEnoun

a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

TRACKnounUS /træk/

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

pass through

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading We made a double march over undulating grassy country, intersected by some broad gravel nullahs, running almost at right angles to our course.

upbraidedverbUS /əpˈbreɪdɪd/

past form of “upbraid” — express criticism towards

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

vnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

VARIABLEadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/

liable to or capable of change

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before starting forth again we upbraided the head muleteer, Ghulam Russul, for his chicken-heartedness and bad example to the rest of the men.

WEATHERnounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

weightnounUS /weɪt/

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading He denied a grumbling spirit, and said he was brave and ready to undergo any hardship, and follow us anywhere, but as to the other men, he said they were a discontented lot.

WINDnounUS /waɪnd/

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading SHOOTING AN ANTELOPE—SNOW—A MYSTERIOUS TRACK—THE BED OF AN ANCIENT LAKE—EMOTION OF MAHOMED RAHIM—VARIABLE WEATHER—MORE ANTELOPES SHOT—THEODOLITE BROKEN—EXTRAORDINARILY SUDDEN WIND—HUNGER _v._ CEREMONY—NEW FINDS.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Knowing as we did how he influenced them, his statement bore no weight with us.

Chapter 11 of Through Unknown Tibet by M. S. (Montagu Sinclair) Wellby holds 131 sentences, grouped into 27 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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