Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

under a curse

From this reading Verily Africa is an accursed land.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading Verily Africa is an accursed land.

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

From this reading Verily Africa is an accursed land.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

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From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

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

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Verily Africa is an accursed land.

immediately past

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

the act of departing

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

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

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Curiously enough, the last letter that I had received on leaving civilization had been from him.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

in truth; certainly

From this reading Verily Africa is an accursed land.

precisely as stated

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

in or at the place that

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.

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

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

which person or people

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Here, too, I received the first letter that had reached me for eighteen months, in which I learned that my oldest friend had fallen at Glencoe, at the very beginning of the war--to wit, Lieut. John Taylor, of the King’s Royal Rifles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here I handed over the first trans-continental post-bag, which I had brought through with me, to Captain Hayes-Sadler, who stamped the post-cards with the gorgeous red seal of Fashoda.

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

From this reading A few hours’ steaming took us past the Sobat junction, where there is now but a small post of Soudanese under a native officer, and to the world-famed Fashoda.