Chapter X

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

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

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

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

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

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

-ing form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

with brightness

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "We must slay the infidels this time," he called out.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

put or send forth

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

divisible by two

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

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, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

having lost your job

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

brought together in one place

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

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

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

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

From this reading "We must slay the infidels this time," he called out.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

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

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

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

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

plural of “infidel” — a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading "We must slay the infidels this time," he called out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

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

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

provided with artificial light

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

with relatively high volume

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We must slay the infidels this time," he called out.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

and nothing more

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

precisely, exactly

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading "We must slay the infidels this time," he called out.

having a supporting base

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

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

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

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

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

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

From this reading "We must slay the infidels this time," he called out.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "We must slay the infidels this time," he called out.

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

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Nearing the entrance of the gorge, they gathered together, and then, at a shout from their leader, halted for a minute.

plural of “tribesman” — someone who lives in a tribe

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

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

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading FIGHTING THE TRIBESMEN Standing in the shadow cast by the cliff on his right, Jim looked out upon the brightly lit plain, and watched the tribesmen coming to the attack.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must slay the infidels this time," he called out.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.

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

From this reading A few, carried away by their excitement, even fired their guns, as if already in sight of their opponents, as indeed they were, if only they had known it.

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

From this reading There was no need for them to remain silent, for they already knew that their design of capturing the zareba was known; and, therefore, they marched forward, shouting loudly to one another, and brandishing their weapons above their heads.