used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
anew
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
any thing at all
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
Bakhatlas
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From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
Bakuenas
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From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
chastisementnoun
verbal punishment
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
ConflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
the act of departing
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE DIAMOND FIELDS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
Eberwald
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From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
else
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From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE DIAMOND FIELDS.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE DIAMOND FIELDS.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
JensennounUS /ˈdʒensən/
modernistic Danish writer (1873-1950)
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
Joubert's
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From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
KimberleynounUS /ˈkɪmbərli/
city in central South Africa; center for diamond mining and diamond marketing
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
Linokana
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From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
MedicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
Mochuri
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From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
re-establishing
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From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
salt-pans
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From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
SHOSHONG
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From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE DIAMOND FIELDS.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading I remember that the first time I again tasted proper bread I felt as happy as a king.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE DIAMOND FIELDS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM SHOSHONG TO THE DIAMOND FIELDS.
in the direction of
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
accept gladly
From this reading Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in Shoshong.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am sure that his hospitality, and that which I subsequently received from Mr. Jensen, did more than anything else towards re-establishing my shattered health.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading Arrival at Shoshong--Z.’s chastisement--News from the colony--Departure from Shoshong--Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas--Mochuri--A pair of young lions--A visit from Eberwald--Medical practice in Linokana--Joubert’s Lake--A series of salt-pans--Arrival in Kimberley.
