600,000
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From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
(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 I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
in addition
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
ANTIDOTEnounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
ARROWSnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
BUSHMANnounUS /ˈbʊʃmən/
nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
wanted intensely
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
diamond-mine
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From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
diamond-mines
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From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
Discoverer's
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From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
the act of discovering something
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
to come or go into
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
financesnounUS /fɪˈnænsɪz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
FORBIDDENadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
GERT
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From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
the act of retaining something
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
INOCULATIONnounUS /ˌɪnɑːkjəˈleɪʃən/
taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
Kalaharinoun
a desert in southwestern Africa - largely Botswana
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
MinesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
absolutely essential
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
not any; not one
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
approval to do something
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
having a point
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
POISONSnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənz/
plural of “poison” — any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
PremiersnounUS /preˈmɪrz/
plural of “premier” — the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
REENEN
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From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
RESERVEnounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
SCORPIONnounUS /ˈskɔːrpiən/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
SNAKE-BITE
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From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
THIRSTnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The trip had given time for certain preliminary plans to mature, and immediately on my return I made a formal application to the Department of Mines for permission to enter the Kalahari Game Reserve, and bring out proof of the existence there of certain diamond-mines.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
Union'snounUS /ˈjuːnjənz/
possessive form of “union” — an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PERMIT FOR THE FORBIDDEN GAME RESERVE--VAN REENEN AND THE SCORPION--SECOND VISIT TO THE GREAT FALLS--OLD GERT, OUR GUIDE--BUSHMAN ARROWS AND THEIR POISONS--BUSHMAN INOCULATION AGAINST SNAKE-BITE--ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE-BITE--TALES OF “THE GREAT THIRST.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading All I stipulated was “Discoverer’s Rights” (half the mine) should I bring out the proof--so that the Union Government stood to win half a diamond-mine to nothing over the transaction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And, I argued, there might easily be several “Premiers” awaiting discovery in the Kalahari, and to find them would not cost the Government one penny; for, given the desired permission, I would find the necessary finances myself.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I pointed out my reasons for holding the belief of their existence, also that the country was badly in need of revenue, and that the Premier Mine had that year contributed no less than £600,000 to the Union’s finances.
