Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

later than; following

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

(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 All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

Having no one else present.

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

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From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

placed crosswise

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

emanating from God

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

at any time

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

enclose with a fence

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

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

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

set up or found

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

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

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

temporary military shelter

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

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

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

(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 So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

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

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

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

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

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 So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

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

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

the middle of the day

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

by chance

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

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

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

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

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

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

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

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

From this reading So at length, about noon one day, they reached the banks of the Tugela, not many hours after Ishmael had crossed it, and camped there.

a special situation

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

during the time that

From this reading All day she rode alone, Tamboosa leading the white ox before her and Richard following behind, while in front and to the rear marched the serried ranks of the impi, her escort.

a Caucasian

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

which person or people

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, after she had eaten, Rachel sent for Richard, with whom she had found but few opportunities to talk during that journey.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At night, as before, she slept alone in the empty kraals provided for her, attended by the best-born maidens, Richard being lodged in some hut without the fence.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.

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

From this reading RACHEL COMES HOME As Rachel had travelled up from the Tugela to the Great Place, so she travelled back from the Great Place to the Tugela in state and dignity such as became a thing divine, perhaps the first white woman, moreover, who had ever entered Zululand.