200
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From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
(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 Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
animalcules
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From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
ARIEP
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From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
banja
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From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
BERGnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
casksnounUS /kæsks/
plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
COPPERnounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
DRIFTverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
set up or found
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
coins made of gold
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
GROOT
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From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
halting-place
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From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
hip-bath
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From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
be the source of pain
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
immediately past
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
much-desired
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From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
not any; not one
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
others
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From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
PROSPECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
rain-water
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From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
SLANGverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
TATAS
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From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Anxiously we followed the guide as he scrambled up over a ridge and into a ravine about 200 feet above our halting-place.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our guide had described the place as a sort of lake(!) with _banja water_, and he appeared hurt to think that this little hip-bath full of alleged liquid did not come up to the glowing description he had given us--so there was no more to be said!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
water-hole
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From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here, if water allowed, we intended making a permanent central camp from which to start our real business of prospecting, but the question--and the question above all others in these mountains--was water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To our consternation we found the much-desired water-hole to consist of nothing but a small pool of stagnant rain-water, teeming with animalcules, and barely sufficient to last ourselves and the “boys” a week, over and above the scanty supply in our casks.
ZENDLING'S
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From this reading GOLD CAMP--THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO ARIEP--TATAS BERG AND COPPER PROSPECTS--A “MOUNTAIN” OF COPPER--THE GREAT FISH RIVER--THE “GROOT SLANG”--ZENDLING’S DRIFT.
