Chapter XVI

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

in actual fact

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

moving forward

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

matters of personal concern

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

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

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

large but transportable armament

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

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

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

for the reason that

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

for the most part

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

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

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

obeying the rules

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

set up or found

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

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

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

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

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

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

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

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

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

used to form the superlative

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

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

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

not any; not one

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

and nothing more

From this reading The afternoon was advancing, and, as a matter of fact, the fight lasted in all only a couple of hours altogether--chiefly a matter of artillery.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

Identical; not different.

From this reading During the same evening, and part of the night, the rumbling of the heavy guns was audible.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

in the near future

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

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

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

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

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

up to a particular time

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

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

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

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

From this reading I soon found that I was premature in this, because, though an engagement was actually taking place then, I had no chance of seeing it.

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

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

at the time that

From this reading PORT ARTHUR--THE MASSACRE IN THE TOWN--RELEASE When the Japanese officer had retired so modestly from my outburst of gratitude, I made up my mind to see all I could of the affairs of the war, and to reach a place of safety.

belonging to which person

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading These had been actually dragged by bands of coolies across the hill-paths and tracks for two successive days and nights incessantly; and when these fellows, whose pay is infinitesimal, were regaled with little bags of rice and some fish rations, wrapped carefully in paper, they waited in the most disciplined manner patiently, until their turns came.