used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
not being in a specified place
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
move towards
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
askaris
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From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the first light of day
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
entrustverbUS /enˈtrʌst/
confer a trust upon
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
the force of workers available
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
Mirambo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
not any; not one
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
nullahnoun
a ravine or gully in southern Asia
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
and nothing more
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-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 At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
reconnoitreverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
refrain from harming
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading It was equally important that he should get timely notice of the enemy’s approach, and that could be secured only by starting an efficient system of scouting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
male cat
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
uncontrolledadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/
not being under control; out of control
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the same time the situation was so uncertain that he could not afford to neglect the opportunity of preparing for a possible attack.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
which person or people
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The more Tom thought over the probabilities of the case, the less likely it appeared to him that the Germans, if engaged in serious operations on the frontier, would spare a force for dealing immediately with mutineers who might be rounded up at leisure.
but in spite of that
From this reading He could not yet entrust them with rifles uncontrolled: they had no other arms than the agricultural implements; but while the first six were absent, the second could fashion wooden spears which would suffice for protection against wild animals.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As soon as he had dealt with the askaris, therefore, he got Mirambo to choose a dozen active and trustworthy young men, and arranged that they should go out in parties of six on alternate days, to reconnoitre as much ground south of the nullah as they could cover between dawn and dark.
