Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Simpson died at Pretoria about fifteen years ago.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

in the past

From this reading Simpson died at Pretoria about fifteen years ago.

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From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

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

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

possessive form of “cunningham” — United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Simpson died at Pretoria about fifteen years ago.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward Simpson, formerly of Port Elizabeth, was the manager.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Edward Simpson, formerly of Port Elizabeth, was the manager.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Simpson died at Pretoria about fifteen years ago.

at a previous time

From this reading Edward Simpson, formerly of Port Elizabeth, was the manager.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

of great mass; huge and bulky

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coins made of gold

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

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

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

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

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

engage in

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Edward Simpson, formerly of Port Elizabeth, was the manager.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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

From this reading Edward Simpson, formerly of Port Elizabeth, was the manager.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa

From this reading Simpson died at Pretoria about fifteen years ago.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

move hurridly

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

not marked by the use of reason

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

something that follows something else

From this reading Work on "the Reef"--Shaft-sinking in a swamp--Wolff and McGrath--A case of snake-bite--Tunneling--Humping green timber--John Mulcahy--His Gargantuan breakfast--His peculiar habits--His end--The rush to "the Reef" Cunningham's lead--My bad luck--Peter and his appetite--"Mr. William Bogis" Fabayne, the cave-dweller--A bellicose bridegroom--Knox and his revolver practice--A senseless toast and its sequel--A terrible accident Alick Dempster and the Police News.

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United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading Edward Simpson, formerly of Port Elizabeth, was the manager.

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deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

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causing fear or dread or terror

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

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judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

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

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make brown and crisp by heating

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-ing form of “tunnel” — move through by or as by digging

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without knowledge or intention

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

precisely as stated

From this reading He was a good friend to me, but was, unwittingly, the occasion of my failing to make a very rich "strike."

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

From this reading In 1874 a certain corporation, I think it was called "The Gold Fields Exploration Company," had an office at Pilgrim's Rest.

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German anatomist (1733-1794)

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

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a late time of life

From this reading Simpson died at Pretoria about fifteen years ago.