Chapter XII · Beyond the White Rock

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

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

later than; following

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

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

From this reading “An arrow struck there,” said the captain, after examining the wound.

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

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading “An arrow struck there,” said the captain, after examining the wound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

plural of “bump” — a lump on the body caused by a blow

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

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

From this reading “An arrow struck there,” said the captain, after examining the wound.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

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

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

the act of removing the contents of something

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading “An arrow struck there,” said the captain, after examining the wound.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

set up or found

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

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From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

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

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

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

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

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

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

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

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

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

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

(anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

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From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

disregarded

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “An arrow struck there,” said the captain, after examining the wound.

past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

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

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading “An arrow struck there,” said the captain, after examining the wound.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

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

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

up to a particular time

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

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

From this reading First, they went to the river bank and enjoyed a bath in the cool, crystal waters; and there for the first time they discovered many bruises on their bodies, caused by bumps and knocks received during the quick action of the afternoon.

at the time that

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

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

From this reading Hope-Jones found a black and blue spot on his right shoulder, which he could not account for until he remembered that in his excitement he had several times neglected to press his shot-gun close when firing; and a little later he discovered that the lobe of his right ear was torn.

during the time that

From this reading Ferguson had scraped one of his shins while sliding down the rock after emptying his rifle at the approaching Majeronas, and the cut on his left hand pained him greatly.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The grewsome work of burial completed, they reëntered the little fort and made preparations for the night.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading “An arrow struck there,” said the captain, after examining the wound.