Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Let us return to Africa, and encounter new scenes in company with old friends.

in addition

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ARRIVAL AT THE PROMISED LAND.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ARRIVAL AT THE PROMISED LAND.

a brutal barbarous savage act

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Giraffe Hunters, by Captain Mayne Reid.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Giraffe Hunters, by Captain Mayne Reid.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER ONE.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

an institution created to conduct business

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plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

plural of “creation” — the human act of creating

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at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

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come together

From this reading Let us return to Africa, and encounter new scenes in company with old friends.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading Let us return to Africa, and encounter new scenes in company with old friends.

tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

From this reading The Giraffe Hunters, by Captain Mayne Reid.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

highest in quality

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The Giraffe Hunters, by Captain Mayne Reid.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading ARRIVAL AT THE PROMISED LAND.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

a characteristic state or mode of living

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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 In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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From this reading The Giraffe Hunters, by Captain Mayne Reid.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

used to form the superlative

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to a great degree or extent

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belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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on one occasion

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CHAPTER ONE.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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intellectually productive

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past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading ARRIVAL AT THE PROMISED LAND.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)

From this reading The Giraffe Hunters, by Captain Mayne Reid.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Let us return to Africa, and encounter new scenes in company with old friends.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Let us return to Africa, and encounter new scenes in company with old friends.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading The Giraffe Hunters, by Captain Mayne Reid.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading Let us return to Africa, and encounter new scenes in company with old friends.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

in or at the place that

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Let us return to Africa, and encounter new scenes in company with old friends.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.

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

From this reading In that land of which we have so many records of early and high civilisation, and also such strong evidences of present barbarism,--the land of which we know so much and so little,--the land where Nature exhibits some of her most wonderful creations and greatest contrasts, and where she is also prolific in the great forms of animal and vegetable life,--there, my young reader, let us wander once more.