Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

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

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

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

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

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

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

expected hopefully

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

South African term for “boss”

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

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

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

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

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

a small house with a single story

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

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

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

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

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

excessively quick

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

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

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

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

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

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

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

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

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

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

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

a vast multitude

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

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

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

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

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

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

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

and nothing more

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

attach to a support

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

easily agitated

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

and nothing more

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

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

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

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

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

furnished with people

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

an appraisal of the value of something

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

recurring again and again

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

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

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

only a very short time before

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

in constant agitation

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

move hurridly

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

not in physical motion

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

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

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

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

From this reading THE MEETING Joe, the Kaffir boy, bestirred himself to the sound of Mary Ann's shrill rating.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

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

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He was scarcely aware of them in his desire to be gone, merely throwing an order here and there as he partook of a hasty breakfast, and then striding forth to their vast relief to mount into the Cape cart with its two skittish horses that awaited him beyond the _stoep_.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

nonexistent

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

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

From this reading The hour was still early, but the big _baas_ was in a hurry and wanted his boots.

at the time that

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

during the time that

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading When Burke made his appearance, the whole bungalow was as seething with excitement as if it had been peopled by a horde of Kaffirs instead of only three.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Joe hastened to polish them to the tune of Mary Ann's repeated assurance that he would be wanting his whip next, while Fair Rosamond laid the table with a nervous speed that caused her to trip against every chair she passed.