used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
the state of being absent
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
(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 The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
ChallisnounUS /ˈʃæli/
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
denseradjectiveUS /ˈdensər/
comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
an opposing military force
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
flankingverbUS /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
obtain
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had two other reasons.
Hausas
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From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
the act of departing
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
the force of workers available
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
on one occasion
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had two other reasons.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had two other reasons.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
Royce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
in the near future
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
STAMPEDEverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The Hausas could not at once carry and fight, and all the fighting strength would be needed if the enemy still came on.
carry out
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had two other reasons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
in or at the place that
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
a Caucasian
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Further, there was a possibility that in the absence of the white men they would be seized with panic, and stampede, leaving their loads.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A STAMPEDE Taking advantage of the flight of the flanking party, Royce pushed on as soon as he was rejoined by Challis, in order to gain a denser portion of the forest, where the pursuers would be much more impeded than his own men.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The carriers had gone on by themselves, without guidance, and it was probable that they would take a wrong direction.
