Chapter XL

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

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

in addition

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

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

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

a youthful male person

From this reading But they were also very sorry for the brave boy.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading But they were also very sorry for the brave boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

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

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

inquire into

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

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

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

(Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

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

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

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

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

try to get or reach

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading But they were also very sorry for the brave boy.

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

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

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

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

plural of “tract” — an extended area of land

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

precisely as stated

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

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

From this reading The expedition of Captain Glen and Dr. Clary certainly was not organized to seek Stasch and Nell.

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

From this reading It was a large and well-equipped government expedition, sent out to explore the northeast slopes of the giant mountain Kilima-Njaro, and also the but little known large tracts to the north of this mountain.

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

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

which person or people

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is true that the Captain and the Doctor knew about the kidnapping of the children from Medinet el-Fayoum, for English and Arabic newspapers had published accounts of it, but they thought that both had died or else were languishing as prisoners of the Mahdi, from whom not a single European captive had regained his freedom.

belonging to which person

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Clary, whose sister was married to Rawlison of Bombay, and who on his trip to Cairo had been quite taken with little Nell, missed her very much.