Chapter IX

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

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From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

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

From this reading AN ELEPHANT HUNT.--MARCHING SOUTHWARD FROM GONDOKORO.

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

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

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From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

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From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

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

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

the act of departing

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

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

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading AN ELEPHANT HUNT.--MARCHING SOUTHWARD FROM GONDOKORO.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ELEPHANT HUNT.--MARCHING SOUTHWARD FROM GONDOKORO.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

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

From this reading AN ELEPHANT HUNT.--MARCHING SOUTHWARD FROM GONDOKORO.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading AN ELEPHANT HUNT.--MARCHING SOUTHWARD FROM GONDOKORO.

incapable of being passed

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

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

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading AN ELEPHANT HUNT.--MARCHING SOUTHWARD FROM GONDOKORO.

bearing in mind; attentive to

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

comparative of “narrow” — not wide

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

an ancient region of northeastern Africa (southern Egypt and northern Sudan) on the Nile; much of Nubia is now under Lake Nasser

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

keep busy with

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

cause to become

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

in the near future

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

toward the south

From this reading AN ELEPHANT HUNT.--MARCHING SOUTHWARD FROM GONDOKORO.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

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

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

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

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Nile becomes narrower, and the hills close in upon it so that it does not at all resemble the Nile of Lower Egypt and Nubia.

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

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

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

From this reading There was enough to do and see at Gondokoro and in the neighborhood to occupy several days, but our friends were not the less mindful of the necessity for departure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Above here," said the Doctor, "we cannot go with the steamer, on account of the rapids in the river, that render it impassable for any but the smallest boats.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Doctor Bronson consulted Colonel Abd-el-Kader on the subject, and was soon able to lay before the youths a satisfactory plan for their future movements.