Chapter XIV

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From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

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From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

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From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

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From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

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 THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

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

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

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

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

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

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

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From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

divisible by two

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

set up or found

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

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

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

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

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

not any; not one

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

and nothing more

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

by chance

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

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From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

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From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

your usual mood

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

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

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

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

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading There can be no doubt that the range of this beast extends from the Soudan to South Africa, and that there is only one distinct species of prehensile-lipped rhinoceros known throughout Africa.

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

From this reading THE RHINOCEROS BY F. J. JACKSON Mr. F. C. Selous has proved beyond a doubt that there is only one species of the so-called black rhinoceros (_R. bicornis_) in South Africa, and his arguments apply equally to the East African beast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

in or at the place that

From this reading Adult rhinoceroses are to be found in East Africa (and perhaps there is no place where they exist in greater numbers at the present day), varying in size, temperament, and in the length and shape of their horns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have myself shot them with almost every variety of horns, from a beast with front horn 27 ins. and second horn only 9 ins. in length, to one with front horn 21 ins. and the other horn 22 ins. in length.

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

From this reading If the classification of the black rhinoceros depended on the comparative size of the horns (and this appears to have been the principal basis of former arguments), then there would certainly be no difficulty in making two or even more species.