Chapter I

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

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

anew

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

(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 Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

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

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

react verbally

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

replying

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

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

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

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

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

call forth

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

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

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

at any time

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

for a limitless time

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

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

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

go away from a place

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

archaic terms for army

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

the act of prolonging something

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

the force of workers available

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

become covered with mist

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

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

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

not any; not one

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

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

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

filled with shade

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

past form of “steel” — get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

express in words

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

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

From this reading Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier THE FORMER FOR HIS INTEREST IN HIS SON'S LIFE ABROAD AND THE LATTER FOR HIS KIND INDULGENCE AND SYMPATHY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

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

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

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

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

uninvited

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

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

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

migratory

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Many will follow, but you must lead The way o'er the ancient clay, Paying the price of a nation's need; Comrades you leave by the way.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

in or at the place that

From this reading Far in the silence I seem to see Shadowy forms in the mist, Moulding the key of a land to be, Steeled to its terrors resist; Daring it all, where the shadows fall, Lengthening far in the night; Answering ever to nature's call, Turning the darkness to light.

which person or people

From this reading "There is no more courageous body of men than those pioneers of civilization who, taking their lives in their hands, penetrate savage countries in the interests of commerce, to survey and open up the land."--Cecil Rhodes, Rhodesia.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Men of the Line The Breaker of the Trail The Rodman's Dream The Mustering of the Legion The Deserted Coast The Rhyme of the Rolling Stone My Sentinels The Bonnets The Answer Recalled Wooden Mike The Spectre Sunny Ltd. Unforgotten The Coming of the Line My Pal The Unasked Question The Price of the Line The Home Trail Yesterday The Breed Forever L'Envoi Rhymes of the Survey and Frontier TO YOU WHO WILL UNDERSTAND You, who have conquered the wilderness, You, who are building the land, You, whom I knew in the loneliness, To you, who will understand, Rhymes I have rhymed of the lonely ways, Stories I tell o'er again-- Wandering days by the camp-fire's blaze, Fancy and frolic and pain.