Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

later than; following

From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

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

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

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

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading So much had been done, so great had been the changes.

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From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading So much had been done, so great had been the changes.

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From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

being one more than seven

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

set up or found

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

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

From this reading So much had been done, so great had been the changes.

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

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

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

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

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

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

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

From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

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

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

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

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So much had been done, so great had been the changes.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

and nothing more

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

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

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

-ing form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets

From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

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

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So much had been done, so great had been the changes.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

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

From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

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

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

soldiers collectively

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

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

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading DUNDEE After picketing his horse, Chris went into the town.

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

From this reading As at Johannesburg, a considerable portion of the population had left, seeing that, although the troops might for a time defend the town, the Boers were certain to cut the line of railway.

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

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading He found the streets full of excited people, for the news that the railway had been cut was serious indeed, and the scene reminded Chris of that which he had witnessed in the streets of Johannesburg but eight days before.

but in spite of that

From this reading Only eight days! and yet it seemed to him as if weeks had passed since then.