Chapter XXV

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

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

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

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

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From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

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From this reading Of the two cow-elephants only one possessed tusks.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

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From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

possessive form of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

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

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

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

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

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

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

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

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

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

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.

not able to be found

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

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From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of the two cow-elephants only one possessed tusks.

and nothing more

From this reading Of the two cow-elephants only one possessed tusks.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Of the two cow-elephants only one possessed tusks.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

cut with a saw

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

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

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

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

From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

plural of “tusk” — a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Of the two cow-elephants only one possessed tusks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Of the two cow-elephants only one possessed tusks.

except if; if not

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

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

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.

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

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

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

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

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

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

during the time that

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

which person or people

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Colin had scored heavily, for the bull elephant's tusks were large, heavy, and in splendid condition; but upon hearing that they were his prize he resolutely refused to accept the trophies unless the ivory were shared between the whole of the party from Kilembonga.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading MISSING WITHOUT delay the task of sawing off the ivory proceeded.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "We'll do the apportioning later," declared Colonel Narfield, who, propped up against a tree and smoking a cigar, was directing operations while the two Haussas set to work to saw through the valuable tusks.

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

From this reading These, by the law of the chase, fell to Van der Wyck.