Chapter XVI

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

later than; following

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

(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 Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At whatever sacrifice, the guests must be made comfortable!

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

From this reading At whatever sacrifice, the guests must be made comfortable!

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading At whatever sacrifice, the guests must be made comfortable!

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

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

a room used for dining

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

divisible by two

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

every person

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

the act of departing

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading At whatever sacrifice, the guests must be made comfortable!

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

cause to arise

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

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From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

go away from a place

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At whatever sacrifice, the guests must be made comfortable!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

come together

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

the force of workers available

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

past form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading At whatever sacrifice, the guests must be made comfortable!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

force somebody to do something

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

in the order given

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading At whatever sacrifice, the guests must be made comfortable!

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

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From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

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

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

up to a particular time

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

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

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

elevated open grassland in southern Africa

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading At whatever sacrifice, the guests must be made comfortable!

in or at the place that

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

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

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).

during the time that

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

which person or people

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANOTHER TRY After a pleasant evening and a good supper, our party went to bed, Steve and Theron occupying the bed of the old people, while Harrison, Steve’s cousin and Keith took possession of the boys’ room; those who were thus ejected, satisfying themselves with a _shake down_ on the floor of the dining-room and kitchen respectively.

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

From this reading Everyone on a farm is too busy before breakfast to go shooting; the sheep had to be counted out of the kraal and sent to the veld, cows had to be milked, and all the work of the farm had to be set going and to be seen to first; therefore the party could not leave till after breakfast for the veld.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They would have stayed to oblige their guests, but two fair ones expected them there; the arrangement had been made to meet there, and even the claims of hospitality could not induce them to disappoint two loving hearts.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It had been arranged that the visitors should have another try at those _oribe_, but this time under the guidance of the old man himself, as the young men had arranged to leave after breakfast for the _kerk plaats_ (farm on which a church is built, and where periodical services are held).