Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

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

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

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

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading "THE STRONG WIND THAT BURNS FROM THE NORTH."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

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

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

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

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

having the shape of a dome

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

a short vivid experience

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

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

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "THE STRONG WIND THAT BURNS FROM THE NORTH."

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

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

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

musically pleasing

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

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

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

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

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

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 Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

in motion

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

very recently

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "THE STRONG WIND THAT BURNS FROM THE NORTH."

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

on the contrary

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

uttered with a trill

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

not in physical motion

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "THE STRONG WIND THAT BURNS FROM THE NORTH."

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "THE STRONG WIND THAT BURNS FROM THE NORTH."

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

From this reading "THE STRONG WIND THAT BURNS FROM THE NORTH."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

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

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

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

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

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

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

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

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern

From this reading The valley bottom, green and undulating, was watered by numerous streams, flashing like bands of silver ribbon in the golden glow of the newly risen sun.

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

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

in or at the place that

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

make whistling sounds

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

which person or people

From this reading Already, dappling the sward, the many coloured hides of innumerable cattle could be seen moving, and the long drawn shout and whistle of these who tended them rose in faint and harmonious echo to the height whence they looked down.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "THE STRONG WIND THAT BURNS FROM THE NORTH."

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading From where they stood the ground fell away in great wooded spurs to a broad level valley, or rather plain,--shut in on the farther side by rolling ranges of forest-clad hills.

a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities

From this reading Clustering here and there, five or six together, were kraals, circular and symmetrical, built on the Zulu plan, and from their dome-shaped grass huts blue lines of smoke were arising upon the still morning air.