used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
anew
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
combatsnounUS /kəmˈbæts/
plural of “combat” — an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
DONGOLA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
fantasianounUS /fænˈteɪʒə/
a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
the force of workers available
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
Ordeh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
StricteradjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktər/
comparative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARRIVAL IN DONGOLA Instead of our starting off the next morning at sunrise, a sort of “fantasia” was held.
look attentively
From this reading Stricter watch was placed over me, and my guards warned against allowing me to hold conversation with any one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At sunset we were off again, and the following day halted in the desert, El Ordeh (Dongola) being then, I was told, a few hours’ distant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This consisted of men riding up and down the camp with mimic combats between individuals—a sort of circus display.
but in spite of that
From this reading We rested probably a couple of hours, and marched until evening, but had not yet sighted Dongola.
