Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

in addition

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

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

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

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

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

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

From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

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

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

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From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

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

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

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From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

any of various infectious viral diseases of animals

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

lasting a long time

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

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

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

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

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

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

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

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

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

habitual

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

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

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

the activity of leading

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

the act of departing

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

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

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

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 The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

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From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

and nothing more

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

above and across; more than

From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

the local environment

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

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From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

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

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

most quickly

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

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

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

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

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

third-person singular of “thrive” — grow vigorously

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

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

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading The long desert-roads and pilgrim-tracts of North Africa are largely travelled over by means of asses.

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

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.

not injured or harmed

From this reading He is nearly equal to the camel in enduring thirst, and thrives on the poorest pasture, suffers from few diseases, and is unscathed by African distemper.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Asses.--Notwithstanding his inveterate obstinacy, the ass is an excellent and sober little beast, far too much despised by us.

under normal conditions

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

plural of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading He is not only the most enduring, but also one of the quickest walkers among cattle, being usually promoted to the leadership of a caravan.

in or at the place that

From this reading Asses taught not to kick.--Mungo Park says that the negroes, where he travelled, taught their asses as follows:--They cut a forked stick, and put the forked part into the ass's mouth, like the bit of a bridle; they then tied the two smaller parts together above his head, leaving the lower part of sufficient length to strike against the ground if the ass should attempt to put his head down.