Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

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From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

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From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

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

From this reading It was a double march, and a very stiff one for the camels.

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From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

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From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

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

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

propose a payment

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

any very large body of (salt) water

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

the first light of day

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

grow worse

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

in a stupid manner

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

without deviation

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

increase twofold

From this reading It was a double march, and a very stiff one for the camels.

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

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

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From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

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

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

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From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a double march, and a very stiff one for the camels.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

plural of “gazelle” — small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

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From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

plural of “hyena” — doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

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

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a double march, and a very stiff one for the camels.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

possessive form of “kin” — a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

immediately past

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

march in a procession

From this reading It was a double march, and a very stiff one for the camels.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

preside over

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

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From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a double march, and a very stiff one for the camels.

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From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

above and across; more than

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

go across or through

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

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

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

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From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

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

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading It was a double march, and a very stiff one for the camels.

superlative of “stiff” — not moving or operating freely

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

get on top of; deal with successfully

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

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

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

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

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

the upper part of anything

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

pull hard

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

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From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

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

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a double march, and a very stiff one for the camels.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

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From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 4th December 1854.--At dawn of day the last of the camels was loaded, and we set out to clamber up to the top of the mountain-range and descend on the other side to the first watering-place in the interior of the country.

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

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading Directly in our front lay an easy, flattish ground, with moderate undulations, densely wooded with such trees as I had already seen; but beyond it, about three miles from camp, the face of the mountain-top, towering to a great height, stood frowning over us like a huge bluff wall, which at first sight it appeared quite impossible any camel could surmount.

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From this reading Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug--The Ruins at Kin's City--Abban Apprehends Future Consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel Drivers' Tricks--Briny Water--Antelope-shooting--Elephant-hunting--Ostrich-hunting --Gazelles--Jealousy and Suspicions of the People--Troubles from Forty Thieves--Rapid Decline of Property.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading At 9 A.M. we reached this steep, and commenced the stiffest and last ascent up a winding, narrow goat-path, having sharp turns at the extremity of every zigzag, and with huge projecting stones, which seemed to bid defiance to the passage of the camels' bodies.