Chapter XVIII

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From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

later than; following

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

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From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

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

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading ON THE BANKS OF THE ITYOTYOSI.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

give a benediction to

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

plural of “bucket” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

a special loved one

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

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From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

at any time

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

in a brotherly manner

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

yet to be or coming

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

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

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

cause to stop

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

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From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

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

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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From this reading ON THE BANKS OF THE ITYOTYOSI.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

march in a procession

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

relating to or accompanying birth

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE BANKS OF THE ITYOTYOSI.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE BANKS OF THE ITYOTYOSI.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

earlier in time

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

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

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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

From this reading ON THE BANKS OF THE ITYOTYOSI.

(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

having come into contact

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

in the direction of

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

at the time that

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

during the time that

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

which person or people

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading As the squadron rode on in advance of the column, Hammersley beckoned Florian to his side, and, as they trotted on together, he asked him many a kindly question about Dulcie Carlyon, of his past life and future hopes and wishes, betraying a genuine interest which touched Florian keenly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

made of or containing or resembling wood

From this reading In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'My darling little Finella--may God love you and bless you!' was the morning prayer of Hammersley as he sprung on his horse, and the squadron of Mounted Infantry went cantering forward; prior to which, Florian, after fraternally sharing a ration biscuit with Tattoo--while the animal whinnied and rubbed his velvet nose against his cheek, as if thanking him therefor--kissed him quite as tenderly as Finella ever did Fern; for a genuine trooper has a true affection for his horse.

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

From this reading It was bitterly cold in camp that night--one of the _noctes ambrosianæ_ in Zululand, as Hammersley said laughingly; and on the morning of the 1st June, when the thin ice stood in the buckets inside the tents, the latter were struck, and the Second Division began its march from the Blood River towards the Itelezi Hill.

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 In due time the Itelezi Hill, a long mass, the brown sides of which were scored by rocky ravines and woody kloofs, the lurking-places of many Zulus, who acted as spies along the border, was reached; and now, on the bank of the Ityotyosi River, at a short distance from the Natal frontier, a halt was made, and another temporary camp formed on ground selected by the Prince Imperial of France, who had previously examined it.