Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

later than; following

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

(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 Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

a youthful male person

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

terminate

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

free from clouds

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

the first light of day

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

well in the past; former

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

in a serious manner

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

the back of a horse

From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

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

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

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From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

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From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

according to the clock

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

a strong line

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

a island in the Netherlands Antilles that is the top of an extinct volcano

From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

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From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At their head rode Stasch on horseback, preceded by Saba.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

up to a particular time

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They did not break up camp until several days later.

precisely as stated

From this reading At that early hour the heat did not inconvenience them very much, although the day was fine, and from behind the Karamajo Mountains the sun rose in great splendor from a cloudless sky.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.

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

From this reading They departed at dawn—six o’clock—after a short prayer, in which they earnestly commended themselves to God.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Behind him solemnly marched King, flapping his ears and carrying on his enormous back the palanquin in which Nell and Mea were seated; then, under Kali’s guidance, followed the horses, tied together with a long rope, and laden with all sorts of baggage; and little Nasibu, on the donkey—which was as fat as the boy—brought up the rear.