Chapter III

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

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

later than; following

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

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

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

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

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

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From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading My feelings necessarily were of a very mingled character.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

possessive form of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

traveling across

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

the act of departing

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading FROM THE DIAMOND FIELDS TO THE MOLAPO.

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From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading My feelings necessarily were of a very mingled character.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading FROM THE DIAMOND FIELDS TO THE MOLAPO.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM THE DIAMOND FIELDS TO THE MOLAPO.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

plural of “hart” — United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

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

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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 After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading My feelings necessarily were of a very mingled character.

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From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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

From this reading FROM THE DIAMOND FIELDS TO THE MOLAPO.

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

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

in an essential manner

From this reading My feelings necessarily were of a very mingled character.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

having a supporting base

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

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

From this reading FROM THE DIAMOND FIELDS TO THE MOLAPO.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

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

From this reading FROM THE DIAMOND FIELDS TO THE MOLAPO.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.

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

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

precisely as stated

From this reading My feelings necessarily were of a very mingled character.

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

From this reading I was now standing on the threshold of my real design.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

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

From this reading My feelings necessarily were of a very mingled character.

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From this reading Departure from Dutoitspan--Crossing the Vaal--Graves in the Harts River valley--Mamusa--Wild-goose shooting on Moffat’s Salt Lake--A royal crane’s nest--Molema’s Town--Barolong weddings--A lawsuit--Cold weather--The Malmani valley--Weltufrede farm.

a late time of life

From this reading After three years spent upon the glowing soil of the dark continent, the scene of the endurances and the renown of many an enthusiast, I had now arrived at the time for putting into execution the scheme I had projected.