Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

later than; following

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

(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 When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

in addition

From this reading He found also that the Tugela was in furious flood, so that to ford it proved quite impossible.

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

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

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

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading He found also that the Tugela was in furious flood, so that to ford it proved quite impossible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading He found also that the Tugela was in furious flood, so that to ford it proved quite impossible.

set up or found

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He found also that the Tugela was in furious flood, so that to ford it proved quite impossible.

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

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

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

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

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

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

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

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He found also that the Tugela was in furious flood, so that to ford it proved quite impossible.

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

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

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

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

information about recent and important events

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

be obedient to

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

and nothing more

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He found also that the Tugela was in furious flood, so that to ford it proved quite impossible.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He found also that the Tugela was in furious flood, so that to ford it proved quite impossible.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

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

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

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

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

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

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He found also that the Tugela was in furious flood, so that to ford it proved quite impossible.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

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

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

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

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

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

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

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

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

a major waterfall in southern Africa; has more than one leap

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

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

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.

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

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

at the time that

From this reading For many days he was far too ill to travel, and when he recovered sufficiently to start he could only journey slowly to the Tugela.

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

From this reading WHAT CHANCED AT RAMAH The news which reached Rachel that Ishmael had been ill after the rough handling of the captains in her presence, was true enough.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading When at length he came to the river he found the small impi awaiting him, not knowing whither they were to go or what they were to do, their only orders being that they must obey him in all things.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that she was told that he had escaped, as indeed he seemed to do, slipping off at night, but this escape of his was carefully arranged beforehand, nor did any attempt to re-capture him upon his way.