Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

moving forward

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading And therefore the only face that scowled on the departing army was Mabruki’s.

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

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

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From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

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

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

in a blunt direct manner

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

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

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading And therefore the only face that scowled on the departing army was Mabruki’s.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

an opposing military force

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

past form of “ensnare” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And therefore the only face that scowled on the departing army was Mabruki’s.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

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

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

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

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

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

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

a vast multitude

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

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

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

the process of flowing in

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

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

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

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From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

come together

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

the force of workers available

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And therefore the only face that scowled on the departing army was Mabruki’s.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

and nothing more

From this reading And therefore the only face that scowled on the departing army was Mabruki’s.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure

From this reading And therefore the only face that scowled on the departing army was Mabruki’s.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

the season of growth

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

not in physical motion

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

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

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading And therefore the only face that scowled on the departing army was Mabruki’s.

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

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

male cat

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

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

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

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

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

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

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Some, indeed, of the Bahima had pleaded that Mabruki might be allowed to accompany them, so that they might benefit by what magical power was still left to him; but Tom had resolutely refused their request, asking them bluntly whether they had not more confidence in his strong arm than in Mabruki’s basket and bell.

which person or people

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading At one side of him stood Mwonga, at the other Mabruki the medicine-man, who had recovered something of his old authority with the influx into the village of a vast horde who had not witnessed his discomfiture by Kuboko.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Treachery Fording a Stream--Preparing a Trap--Ensnared--A Panic--Mystery--Prompt Measures--Scouting--The Arab Camp--A Burly Pikeman--Preparing to Spring--De Castro Escapes The force made a brave show as it marched out next morning amid the cheers of the thousands of men, women, and children left behind.

but in spite of that

From this reading The katikiro stood at the north gate, proud of his office, and yet envious of the men who were advancing to meet the enemy.