Chapter XXII

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

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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

in addition

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

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

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

from appearances alone

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

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

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

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get temporarily

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

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

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

yet to be or coming

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the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

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

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

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

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

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

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

on one occasion

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

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From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

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interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

the quality of being superior

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilization—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

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

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

the activity of making visits

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

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

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He also frequently read chapters from the Bible to them, but apparently he did not himself understand much of what he read.

at the time that

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

in or at the place that

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

a Caucasian

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plural of “white” — a Caucasian

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which person or people

From this reading A native who had been brought up by the white men was visiting the tribes near Peak Downs, where I stopped for a time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Once, when an old woman of the tribe died, he asked to borrow the Prayer-book, in order “to read” over the dead as he had seen the whites do.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.

produce a literary work

From this reading He was able to read and write, and on Sundays he sometimes sent word to the station and asked to borrow a Prayer-book, from which he would read passages aloud to the other blacks in the tribe, who looked with wonderment upon his superiority over them.