Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

completely unclothed

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

in an accurate manner

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

cut open

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

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From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

a small number or amount

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

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

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

be the source of pain

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

engage in

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

the force of workers available

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

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

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

keep busy with

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

the event of something appearing again

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

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

From this reading Among the dead, Giovanni Severi lay bleeding from a gash in the head, but not mortally hurt.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

required or under orders

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

precisely as stated

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

in a vivid manner

From this reading Such tales of danger, suffering, and endurance have often been told at first hand, by the heroes of them, far more vividly and correctly than a mere story-teller can narrate them on hearsay.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

migratory

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

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

From this reading The expedition had been attacked and destroyed by a handful of natives from a wandering tribe that was camping very near.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a few minutes their chief was informed of what they had done, and he rode out to the spot with a large body of men at his heels.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

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

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.

a late time of life

From this reading Giovanni Severi's adventures, between his supposed death in the massacre of the expedition and his unexpected reappearance at Massowah nearly five years later, would fill an interesting little volume in themselves; but inasmuch as an account of them would not make this story clearer and would occupy much space, it is enough to state the bare facts in a few words.