10th
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From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
Aliu
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From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
(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 _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
Amba
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From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
bed-clothes
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From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
Dubdubhee
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From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
EarthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
to come or go into
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
Gindebal
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From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
the act of giving
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
Goodaloo
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From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
to a considerable degree
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
immediately past
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
Myolones
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From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
not any; not one
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
a course of conduct
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
by chance
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
precisely as stated
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
Walderheros
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From this reading Walderheros, however, had set his mind upon it, and as the ride was a very short one, and might, perhaps, be of service in many respects, I at last consented.
Wallata
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From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
wans
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From this reading Start for Myolones.--Account of the road.--Effect of the Earthquake.--Dangerous passage.--Ford the Gindebal wans.-- Dubdubhee.--Reach Myolones.--Remarks upon taking possession of the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Walderheros had the mule ready before I could change my mind, and giving some precautions to Wallata Gabriel to look after everything well whilst we were away, and to let no one enter the house upon any pretence, off we started, Goodaloo running before, with the skin containing my bed-clothes upon his head, and Walderheros following slowly after me, having in special charge the very precious bottle of gunpowder.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading We proceeded along the narrow arid winding path, that leads down the steep western slope of the rock of Aliu Amba.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _August 10th._--It had rained very heavily all night, and as the sky was covered with clouds, I did not feel inclined to go to Myolones.
