adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
gruntsnounUS /ɡrʌnts/
plural of “grunt” — the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
PASSverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
pennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
Piet's
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From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
QUATHLAMBA
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From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
red-eyed
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From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
rock-rabbit
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From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
rupturedverbUS /ˈrʌptʃərd/
past form of “rupture” — separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
Suzanne
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From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
SwartadjectiveUS /swɔːrt/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
vitalsnoun
a bodily organ that is essential for life
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, several lost their lives there, for some filled themselves so full that their vitals were ruptured, and some were thrust into the river by the cattle or those pressing behind them, to be carried away by the swift stream.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But when he had done this he did not let her go, but held her, staring at her beauty with greedy eyes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Here is a rock-rabbit whom I shall keep for a wife,” he cried.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PASS OF THE QUATHLAMBA Like wild beasts escaping from a pen, that red-eyed, gasping mob rushed and staggered to the edge of the water, and, plunging their heads into it with hoarse grunts and cries, drank and drank and drank.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Just at the mouth of the pass Suzanne, laden with the child, was pushed down by those who followed, and doubtless would have been trampled to death, had not one of Swart Piet’s men, desiring to clear the way, or, perhaps, moved to pity at her plight, dragged her to her feet again.
