Chapter V

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

matters of personal concern

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

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From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

a state at a particular time

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

characterized by great determination

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

first in order of birth

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE GREAT SALT LAKES.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE GREAT SALT LAKES.

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

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

a large African antelope with lyre-shaped horns that curve backward

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

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

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

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From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE GREAT SALT LAKES.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

plural of “orgy” — any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

plural of “ostrich” — a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

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

From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE GREAT SALT LAKES.

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From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE GREAT SALT LAKES.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

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

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

a male human offspring

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

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

From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE GREAT SALT LAKES.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

three times as great or many

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At that time Sekhomo had been at the head of affairs, and, indefatigable in promoting heathen orgies, had been the most determined opponent of every reform that had tended to introduce the benefits of civilization.

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

From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE GREAT SALT LAKES.

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

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

precisely as stated

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

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

From this reading IT was quite obvious that since my previous visit a great change for the better had taken place in the social condition of the Bamangwatos.

which person or people

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Khame, his eldest son, who had now succeeded him, was the very opposite of his father; the larger number of the adherents who had followed him into his voluntary banishment had returned with him and placed themselves under his authority, so that the population of the town was increased threefold.

a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities

From this reading Khame and Sekhomo--Signs of erosion in the bed of the Luala--The Maque plains--Frost--Wild ostriches--Eland-antelopes--The first palms--Assegai traps--The district of the Great Salt Lakes--The Tsitane and Karri-Karri salt-pans--The Shaueng--The Soa salt-pan--Troublesome visitors--Salt in the Nataspruit--Chase of a Zulu hartebeest--Animal life on the Nataspruit--Waiting for a lion.