Chapter XIII · Hunted

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

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

(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 Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

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

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

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

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

make right or correct

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

seducing into corrupt practices

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

divisible by two

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

set up or found

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

small in range or scope

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

the force of workers available

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

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

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

having hills and crags

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

a ravine or gully in southern Asia

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

not often

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

absolutely still

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

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

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

male cat

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The northern end of the nullah had now the appearance of a prosperous native village.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

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

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

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

From this reading Major von Rudenheim’s surmise that "the cub" had been busy was correct: Tom had never before been so fully occupied, and, as he afterwards confessed, he had never been happier in his life.

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

From this reading Tom had felt certain misgivings on the score of cleanliness and health; but he found that the Wahehe, like all tribes that inhabit inland and mountainous districts, away from the corrupting influences of the coast, were tidy and orderly, and under the authority of their old chief, Mirambo, the people settled down to a comfortable existence.

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

From this reading Moreover, the women and children in a native village rarely stray far from their homes, and as for the men, they had movement enough.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.

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

From this reading The one drawback was the limited range of movement; but even in this respect the people were little worse off than they had been on the plantation, and their rooted belief that before long the Germans would be utterly driven from the country gave them bright hopes for the future.