Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

put in effect

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Further, the actual breadth of the river gave no idea of the difficulty of crossing it.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

(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 THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

a quantity of money

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading Further, the actual breadth of the river gave no idea of the difficulty of crossing it.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

plural of “convoy” — a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

traveling across

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Further, the actual breadth of the river gave no idea of the difficulty of crossing it.

the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

divisible by two

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

a notable achievement

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Further, the actual breadth of the river gave no idea of the difficulty of crossing it.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Further, the actual breadth of the river gave no idea of the difficulty of crossing it.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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

From this reading Further, the actual breadth of the river gave no idea of the difficulty of crossing it.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

an occurrence of something

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

the act of departing

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

most important element

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

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

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

not any; not one

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

(nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

move hurridly

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

at the time that

From this reading THE END OF THE CROSSING: THE 'CHIT' IN TIBET The Sappers and Miners, the coolis, the boatmen, the various units employed on fatigue, and the mule drivers must have been heartily glad when the crossing was all over.

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

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

plural of “whirlpool” — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading The swiftness of the current, the whirlpools, and the speed with which the river, fed as it was by mountain streams, rose and fell, constituted the main difficulties.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.

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

From this reading I am told that, at any rate in Indian frontier warfare, there has hitherto been no instance of a force of this size crossing a river of this dimension without the aid of a pontoon bridge (the materials for which it would have been impossible on this occasion to carry with us).

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From this reading We were leaving both yaks and donkeys behind here (to work with convoys between Gyantse and Chaksam), so that we did not have to accomplish the feat of embarking and disembarking these somewhat clumsy animals; but even so, the amount of labour that had been involved was immense.