Chapter VI

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading The next question to be considered is what we are to do with her.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

concealing something under the ground

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

carefully weighed

From this reading The next question to be considered is what we are to do with her.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The next question to be considered is what we are to do with her.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

any strong feeling

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

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

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading The next question to be considered is what we are to do with her.

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

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

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

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next question to be considered is what we are to do with her.

not any; not one

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

win a victory over

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

established beyond doubt

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The next question to be considered is what we are to do with her.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

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

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

male cat

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

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

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Burying his face in his hands, so that Tom should not see his emotion, he stood there, leaning upon the bulwark, for at least five minutes.

precisely as stated

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

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

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The next question to be considered is what we are to do with her.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, Tom," he said cheerfully, "the expedition has so far proved an undoubted success, and this gun-runner is safely in our hands.

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

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.

which person or people

From this reading Then suddenly he roused himself, and went to join his comrade, who respecting his feelings, had walked away to the other side of the deck.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON AFRICAN SHORES There was no doubt that Jim had good cause to be thankful, for his had been an extremely narrow escape; and as he turned away from his companion, he was quite overcome at the thought, for this was the very first time he had known what it was to be face to face with death.