Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

later than; following

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

in a state of sleep

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

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

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

official routes of communication

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

put on clothes

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

a port city in eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean; resort and industrial center

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO DURBAN.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading “So much more sensible!” said Norah, envying them openly.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

set up or found

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

a gay festivity

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

a farewell remark

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO DURBAN.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

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 NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

a midday meal

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading “So much more sensible!” said Norah, envying them openly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “So much more sensible!” said Norah, envying them openly.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

in an open way

From this reading “So much more sensible!” said Norah, envying them openly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

on the contrary

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “So much more sensible!” said Norah, envying them openly.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading “So much more sensible!” said Norah, envying them openly.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So much more sensible!” said Norah, envying them openly.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “So much more sensible!” said Norah, envying them openly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

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

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO DURBAN.

the upper part of anything

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

a source of difficulty

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

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

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

which person or people

From this reading A long bridge crosses it; they stood there, watching the bare-footed native boys who strolled through the river rather than trouble to climb up to the bridge.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading NORAH and her father left their patients sound asleep, after luncheon, and went out to Umgeni on the top of an electric tram—seeing Kaffirs innumerable, in gala Sunday dress, and, at the end of the long run, the shallow, winding river that seems to be always cutting for itself new channels among its mud-flats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They found a hotel with a big garden sloping down to the river, and little tables with basket-chairs scattered about it.