used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Message and a Meeting Ilombekabasi had peace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Message and a Meeting Ilombekabasi had peace.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading And even when the camp was completed he gave no sign of further operations.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
Elbel
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From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
an opposing military force
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
divisible by two
From this reading And even when the camp was completed he gave no sign of further operations.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
floodingnounUS /ˈflʌdɪŋ/
a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And even when the camp was completed he gave no sign of further operations.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Message and a Meeting Ilombekabasi had peace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
Ilola
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From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
Ilombekabasi
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From this reading A Message and a Meeting Ilombekabasi had peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
most important element
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A Message and a Meeting Ilombekabasi had peace.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A Message and a Meeting Ilombekabasi had peace.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
not any; not one
From this reading And even when the camp was completed he gave no sign of further operations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading And even when the camp was completed he gave no sign of further operations.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A Message and a Meeting Ilombekabasi had peace.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading And even when the camp was completed he gave no sign of further operations.
not in physical motion
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One afternoon, about a week after the flooding of the camp, a negro was seen running up the gully.
at the time that
From this reading And even when the camp was completed he gave no sign of further operations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elbel was sufficiently occupied for a couple of days in constructing a third camp, which he placed still further eastward in the direction of Ilola, but still between Jack and the main river.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack was forced to conclude that his enemy was tired of his continual failures, and would now wait inactive until reinforcements reached him.
