Chapter XXIV · _Mrs. Stayne-Brooker Again_

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

in addition

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

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

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

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From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

cause to be bored

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

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From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

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From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

an opposing military force

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

a man of refinement

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

come to pass

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

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

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

of great significance or value

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

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

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

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From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

held up in the air

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

by good fortune

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

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

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

plural of “myrmidon” — a follower who carries out orders without question

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

not any; not one

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

a course of conduct

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

plural of “stretcher-bearer” — one who helps carry a stretcher

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

in or at that place or location

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Ali was in command, and was also in a hurry, for various reasons, including prowling enemy patrols and his master’s dire need of help.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

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

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

at the time that

From this reading Luckily for himself, Second-Lieutenant Bertram Greene was quite unconscious when he was lifted from his camp-bed into a stretcher by the myrmidons of Mr. Chatterji and dispatched, carriage paid, to M’paga.

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

From this reading What might happen to him there was no concern of Mr. Chatterji’s—which was the important point so far as that gentleman was concerned.

which person or people

From this reading Unconscious he remained as the four Kavirondo porters, the stretcher on their heads, jogged along the jungle path in the wake of Ali and the three other porters who bore his baggage.

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

From this reading Behind the stretcher-bearers trotted four more of their brethren who would relieve them of their burden at regular intervals.