used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
(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 But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
avaricenounUS /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
Barberton
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From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
coins made of gold
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
immediately past
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
most important element
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
engage in
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
come together
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
PROSPECTIVEadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
cut with a saw
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
Steve
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From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had seen with intense pity the struggle of the Republican Government to make ends meet, and to prevent financial ruin.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Miles of main reef were traced out, companies with enormous capitals were promoted, and a time of great prosperity and successful speculation followed.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
TRANSVAALnounUS /trænzˈvɑːl/
a province of northeastern South Africa originally inhabited by Africans who spoke Bantu; colonized by the Boers
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRANSVAAL IN PROSPECTIVE Steve had always watched with absorbing interest the progress of events in the Transvaal.
WitwatersrandnounUS /ˈwɪtwɔːtərsrænd/
a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
From this reading He saw the reported discoveries of gold at Barberton; which already gave a great stimulus to commerce and trade; and then, as if Providence had determined at last to make the Transvaal prosperous and rich, far beyond the dreams of avarice, the grand discoveries at the Witwatersrand followed those of Barberton, which in turn were augmented by further discoveries all over the district.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he always trusted that all would come right; and it was with a joy almost greater than if his own fortune was in question that he--at last--saw the rising fortunes of the South African Republic.
