Chapter I

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By the tombs of our Fathers" .

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "By the tombs of our Fathers" .

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

an ornamental facade

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

the act of giving

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

belief in the appearance of the Mahdi; devotion to a Mahdi

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

the force of workers available

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

not any; not one

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "By the tombs of our Fathers" .

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

a city of Sudan; located in the central Sudan on the White Nile opposite Khartoum

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "By the tombs of our Fathers" .

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

by chance

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

a result

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading "By the tombs of our Fathers" .

in or at that place or location

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading "By the tombs of our Fathers" .

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.

not easy to understand or use

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading Frontispiece He stretched out his hand to her, but she made no response "Look here—and here," he cried, pointing to the broken sword "How interesting!" cried the ladies in chorus It was perhaps the first act of open hostility, and there was really nothing in the scene or circumstance to provoke an unfriendly demonstration.

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

From this reading On the broad racing ground of the Khedivial Club a number of the officers and men of the British Army quartered in Cairo, assisted by a detachment of the soldiers of the Army of Egypt, had been giving a sham fight in imitation of the battle of Omdurman, which is understood to have been the death-struggle and the end of Mahdism.