Chapter V

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

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

having companions or an escort

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

in addition

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

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

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

at another time

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

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From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

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

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

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From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

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From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

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From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

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

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

at any time

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

apart from; not including

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading The range of the latter species extends farthest to the north.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading The range of the latter species extends farthest to the north.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

set up or found

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

usually; as a rule

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

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From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

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From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

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

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

-ing form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The range of the latter species extends farthest to the north.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

not in physical motion

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

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

From this reading The range of the latter species extends farthest to the north.

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

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The range of the latter species extends farthest to the north.

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

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

plural of “ostrich” — a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

above and across; more than

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

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

From this reading The range of the latter species extends farthest to the north.

not often

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

Identical; not different.

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

only a very short time before

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

unusual or striking

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

by or with respect to society

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The range of the latter species extends farthest to the north.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

walk stiffly

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

be standing; be upright

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

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

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

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

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

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

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

soldiers collectively

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

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

From this reading The two kinds, "gnoo" and "brindled gnoo," are never found on the same plains; but give place to each other.

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

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

during the time that

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A singular and interesting sight it is to see the gnoos, antelopes, and wild asses, curveting and galloping over the plain, now wheeling in circles, now halting in line, anon charging from point to point, like troops of cavalry in a review, while the ostriches stalk about or stand motionless, their tall forms rising high above the rest, as if they were the officers and generals-in-chief of the spectacle!

in the company of; together with

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.

but in spite of that

From this reading Although neither of these keep company with their own congeners they yet live socially with one another, both also herding at times with springboks, hartebeests, and ostriches.

any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines

From this reading They are scarcely ever found alone, but generally accompanied by droves of the dauw; (Burchell's zebra or bonte quagga); and, what is a singular fact, the common species is rarely seen, except in company with the common quagga.