Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading We began to lose heart and to fear the whole affair was a myth.

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

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

later than; following

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

(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 Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

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

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

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

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

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

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We wondered whether the merchant had been deceiving Esau.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We began to lose heart and to fear the whole affair was a myth.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

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From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

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

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading We wondered whether the merchant had been deceiving Esau.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage

From this reading We wondered whether the merchant had been deceiving Esau.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

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

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

more quickly

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading We began to lose heart and to fear the whole affair was a myth.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

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

From this reading We wondered whether the merchant had been deceiving Esau.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading We began to lose heart and to fear the whole affair was a myth.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

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

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

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 It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading We began to lose heart and to fear the whole affair was a myth.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading We wondered whether the merchant had been deceiving Esau.

possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading We began to lose heart and to fear the whole affair was a myth.

not any; not one

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

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

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

in the near future

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

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

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

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

From this reading We began to lose heart and to fear the whole affair was a myth.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

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

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Still, as we covered mile after mile, we were growing disappointed at finding no tracks of the caravan, especially, too, as from any high mounds that afforded a far-stretching view, we could see no signs of any camp at all.

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

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE CATCH UP THE MERCHANT'S CAMP—TIBETAN HOSPITALITY—WE FIND THAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE CHU MA—BARGAINING.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

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

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading We wondered whether the merchant had been deceiving Esau.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading We began to lose heart and to fear the whole affair was a myth.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading We wondered whether the merchant had been deceiving Esau.

an established custom

From this reading It can well be imagined that we were not long in loading up our three mules, and were soon marching faster than was our wont down the banks of the river.