Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading They possessed a fine position, however, due to the Professor's foresight.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

later than; following

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

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

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

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

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading They possessed a fine position, however, due to the Professor's foresight.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

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

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading They possessed a fine position, however, due to the Professor's foresight.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading They possessed a fine position, however, due to the Professor's foresight.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They possessed a fine position, however, due to the Professor's foresight.

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

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading They possessed a fine position, however, due to the Professor's foresight.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading They possessed a fine position, however, due to the Professor's foresight.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading They possessed a fine position, however, due to the Professor's foresight.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

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

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

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

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Indeed, the actions of that tribe, after the attack, led the Professor to believe that they must expect a fight during the night.

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

From this reading TWO SAVAGE ATTACKS To all intents and purposes they had two foes, one in front and the other in the rear.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

during the time that

From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.

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

From this reading They could not believe that the band which had been driven across, and which was now at their rear, would attack them, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party.

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From this reading The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clump of bushes, on the river side of the wagon, afforded protection for the animals, while the wagon itself served as an admirable fort.