Chapter X

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

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

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

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

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

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

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

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

making bread or cake or pastry etc.

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

a building where animals are butchered

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

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

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading _Feb.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.

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

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

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

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

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

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

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

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.

something that is lost

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

march in a procession

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

and nothing more

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

cause to become

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

express in words

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

express in words

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

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

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 21._--I have nothing of great importance to tell about this day.

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

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

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

the act of using

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading OUR DAILY ROUTINE -- BAKING A JERKED KOODOO -- LOSS OF AN ELEPHANT -- A SEPARATION -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- STARVATION -- A GOD-SEND -- SAD PLIGHT -- FRESH SUPPLIES -- A HARD MARCH -- NARROW ESCAPE -- AN EXCITING HUNT -- PRIMITIVE BUTCHERY -- A CURIOUS SHOT -- CARAVAN -- EXCHANGE OF CIVILITIES -- "CHURCH" -- CHANGE OF AIR -- ACCIDENT TO THE KITCHEN -- STRANGE VISITORS -- A THUNDERSTORM.

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

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

produce a literary work

From this reading I lost my pencil, that I used to write my diary with, and I was obliged to use as a substitute the sad remains of the only quill pen left me, and which I managed to render serviceable by tying it on to a bit of stick.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As I have so little to say, I will give you a sketch of our day in camp.