Chapter III

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

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

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

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

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

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

in the past

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

Having no one else present.

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

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

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

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

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

of or relating to or being biography

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

give a description of

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading This man, thus solitary in this generation, was the late William Cotton Oswell.

highest in quality

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

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

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

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

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

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

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

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

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

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

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading This man, thus solitary in this generation, was the late William Cotton Oswell.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

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

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

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

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

owed as a debt

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

term of address for a man

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading This man, thus solitary in this generation, was the late William Cotton Oswell.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

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

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This man, thus solitary in this generation, was the late William Cotton Oswell.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading This man, thus solitary in this generation, was the late William Cotton Oswell.

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

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

plural of “tract” — an extended area of land

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

not suspicious

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

lacking pathways

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

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

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

at the time that

From this reading He had scarcely finished the pages upon the fauna of South Africa when death seized him (May 1, 1893) and robbed all those who knew him of their greatest friend.

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

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

a Caucasian

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

which person or people

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

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From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His name will be remembered with tears of sorrow and profound respect.

involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope

From this reading Although Oswell was one of the earliest in the field of South African discovery, his name was not world-wide, owing to his extreme modesty, which induced him to shun the notoriety that is generally coupled with the achievements of an explorer.

a late time of life

From this reading SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO BY W. COTTON OSWELL _WILLIAM COTTON OSWELL: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH_ BY SIR SAMUEL W. BAKER One man alone was left who could describe from personal experience the vast tracts of Southern Africa and the countless multitudes of wild animals which existed fifty years ago in undisturbed seclusion; the ground untrodden by the European foot; the native unsuspicious of the guile of a white intruder.