Chapter XII

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

from appearances alone

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

plural of “bushman” — nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

plural of “dialogue” — a conversation between two persons

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

divisible by two

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

joyful enthusiasm

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

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

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

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

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

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

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

immediately past

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

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

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

engage in

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

march in a procession

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

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

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

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

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

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

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

the season of growth

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

successive (without a break)

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

in the direction of

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading And Bob, relieved considerably of his own vague doubts in himself, had changed apparently into a new being.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

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

From this reading A Night Attack They lingered for two days by Fortunate Spring in order to give the camels a much-needed rest, then they proceeded on their march, now steering due east, and it was strange indeed how this altered course affected the spirits of the party.

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

From this reading They seemed to feel that they were at last on the straight track towards the mystic land of their desire.

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

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Mackay even more than the others showed the change in his feelings; he whistled joyously in the exuberance of his heart, and cheered on the labouring team with hearty words of praise.

using or containing too many words

From this reading The vagaries of the Shadow called forth his amusement, and the dry wordy dialogues of the two bushmen never failed to make him laugh with keenest appreciation, a fact which endeared him much to that valiant couple.