Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

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

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

later than; following

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

(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 A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

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

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

any thing at all

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

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

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

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From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

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

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

without stop or interruption

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

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

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

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

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

traveling across

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

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

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

being one more than seven

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

set up or found

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

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 Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

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

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

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

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

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

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

engage in

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

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

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

something you have to do

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

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

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

owed as a debt

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

of superior grade

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

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

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

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

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

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

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

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

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

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

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

precisely as stated

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

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

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

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

From this reading As I knew that this was anything but a safe place in which to rest, owing to the number of lions about, I went up to them to see if I could be of any assistance, and found that they were American missionaries journeying to their stations further inland.

at the time that

From this reading On one of these occasions I was busy attending to the pitching of my tent after arriving at the Athi late in the evening, when on looking round I was very much surprised to see two European ladies sitting under the shade of some trees on the river bank.

in or at the place that

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

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

From this reading Still another temporary bridge had to be arranged for the Athi itself, which was some eight miles further on, so I had to make one or two expeditions to this river in order to select a suitable place for the crossing and to make various other arrangements.

during the time that

From this reading Each day railhead crept a mile or so further across the Plains, and on April 24 we reached the Stony Athi River, where our great camp was pitched for a few days while the temporary bridge was being thrown across the dry bed of the stream.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DAY ON THE ATHI RIVER In spite of all our difficulties, rapid progress continued to be made with the line.