Chapter XV · the post road to Rietfontein and the north. Except that both

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

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

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

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

from appearances alone

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

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From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

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

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

completely unclothed

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

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

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

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

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

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

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

in deplorable condition

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

comparative of “dirty” — soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

a shortage of rainfall

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

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From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

divisible by two

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

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

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

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From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

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

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

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

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

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

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

plural of “homestead” — the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

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

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

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 The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

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From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

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

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

used to form the superlative

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

as might be expected

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

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

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

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From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

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

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

remove the yoke or harness from

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

Identical; not different.

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

comparative of “scarce” — deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

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From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

not in physical motion

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

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

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

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

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

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

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

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From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

inflected form of “trek” — journey on foot, especially in the mountains

From this reading So our trekking was of necessity slow, and, on account of the great heat, most of it was done at night.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

elevated open grassland in southern Africa

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

precisely as stated

From this reading The veldt was very bare, and Du Toit was often obliged to drive his tired oxen many miles from the outspan before he could get a mouthful of grass for them.

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

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

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 grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

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From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading This latter, however, did not appear to be as bad as we had been led to expect, as water was still plentiful at the usual wells and water-pits.

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

From this reading grass and water were even scarcer than on that occasion, everything was exactly the same--the infrequent “homesteads,” naturally somewhat dirtier and more dilapidated, and the accumulation of dead animals and similar horrors somewhat increased on account of the drought.

in or at the place that

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.

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

From this reading Thus we crawled through Areachap, Steenkams Puts, Grondneus, and Zwartmodder, into the old bed of the Molopo, where there was water in the deep wells, but fodder was non-existent, and the oxen apparently lived on pebbles.