Chapter III

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

how long something has existed

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

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

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

(of skin) deeply suntanned

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading His head-dress was a cap similar to those worn by our Chasseurs d'Afrique.

light automatic rifle

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

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From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

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From this reading His head-dress was a cap similar to those worn by our Chasseurs d'Afrique.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

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From this reading His head-dress was a cap similar to those worn by our Chasseurs d'Afrique.

one or the other of two

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

opinion or judgment

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

in a forcible manner

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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

From this reading His head-dress was a cap similar to those worn by our Chasseurs d'Afrique.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

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

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

located inward

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

and nothing more

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

staying power

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading His head-dress was a cap similar to those worn by our Chasseurs d'Afrique.

above and across; more than

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

plural of “pantaloon” — a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

on the contrary

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

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

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

only a very short time before

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading His head-dress was a cap similar to those worn by our Chasseurs d'Afrique.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From either side of his pouch there hung a gourd and a pistol, and he carried an English carbine in addition.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His head-dress was a cap similar to those worn by our Chasseurs d'Afrique.

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

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

precisely as stated

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

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

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

accept gladly

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

of pleasing proportions

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

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

From this reading In his haste to welcome me he had come up, just as he was, in his riding-costume, which was composed of a redingote of green cloth, to which a cartridge-pouch gave a somewhat military air, grey pantaloons with leather let in on the inner side of the legs, boots and spurs.

belonging to which person

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading His head-dress was a cap similar to those worn by our Chasseurs d'Afrique.

a late time of life

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

but in spite of that

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HE was, as my guide had told me, a young man of about twenty-one years of age, with black hair and eyes, his face browned by the sun, rather under than over the average height, but remarkably well-proportioned.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Notwithstanding the youthful appearance of my host, whose upper lip was as yet scarcely shaded by a moustache, he wore an air of independence and resolution, which struck me very forcibly.