28th
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From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
31st
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From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
69
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From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
70
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From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
at or in the front
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
DESERTIONnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
encampmentsnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnts/
plural of “encampment” — a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
etc
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From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
FOOTPRINTnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnt/
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
set up or found
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
hold firmly
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
INDISPOSEDadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
Lanak
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From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
immediately past
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
the act of departing
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
MIR
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From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
MULETEERS
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From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
not any; not one
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Such a sensation was novel to us.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
nullahs
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From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
RAINYadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
only a very short time before
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Such a sensation was novel to us.
SHAHZAD
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From this reading A FOOTPRINT—SHAHZAD MIR INDISPOSED—DESERTION OF MULETEERS—A RAINY NIGHT.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a sensation was novel to us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We could scarcely grasp that there was no need to go ahead to find a way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a sensation was novel to us.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such a sensation was novel to us.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Since leaving Lanak La on the 31st of May, we had been daily finding our own way across country, over mountains and valleys, along nullahs and beds of rivers, etc., and at last we had found a track we could follow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was now the 28th of July, and we had reached a spot between our night encampments 69 and 70, the day camps not being recorded in the map.
