used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ZULUS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
(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 Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
BRUSHverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ZULUS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
donga
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From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
DriedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
Florian
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From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
how
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From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
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 When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
immediately past
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
not any; not one
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
oozingnounUS /ˈuːzɪŋ/
the process of seeping
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ZULUS.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
veldtnoun
elevated open grassland in southern Africa
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The vast extent of waste and open veldt spread around him, but no living object was visible thereon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
at the time that
From this reading When Florian recovered consciousness the African sun was high in the sky; but he lay still for a space in his leafy concealment, as he knew not what time had elapsed since he had last seen his mounted pursuers, or how far or how near they might be off.
a Caucasian
From this reading Over it he tied his handkerchief, and with his white helmet off--as it was a conspicuous object--he clambered to the edge of the donga and looked about him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ZULUS.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Dried blood plastered all one side of his face, and blood was still oozing from the wound in his temple.
ZULUSnounUS /ˈzuːluːz/
plural of “zulu” — a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ZULUS.
