| 单词 | inspan |
| 例句 | Our camp at the top of the hill was about three miles from Mbabane, and I ordered Sibijaan to inspan and start on again at five o'clock. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The passengers looked on while the natives inspanned the lean reluctant team, the leader of which, despite a sorry appearance, showed signs of temper, which caused the elderly woman passenger considerable alarm. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z The oxen were inspanned accordingly, there being just daylight enough for the purpose. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z If Ndala is not content, tell him I’ll inspan the waggon again and trek out of his country and go into some other veldt, where elephants are at least as plentiful and chiefs more accommodating.” From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z “Rum go, our meeting again, like this,” he said to Lawless, while they stood in the sunshine together and watched the others inspanning the mules. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z The oxen were inspanned, the mules also, and about noon we started off on our trek for Zombode. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The horses appeared with the driver, and the business of inspanning began. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z The dawn was only just beginning to dapple the skies, when the voice of Henryk Vander Heyden was heard rousing his Hottentots and superintending the inspanning of the oxen and the saddling of the horses. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z Within six hours of his arrival at the kraal he had inspanned his oxen and trekked away north into the heart of the Kalahari. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z As soon as Tom had finished his breakfast he expressed his intention of taking a look round before they inspanned. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z Next morning we were inspanned and on our way by dawn. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The horses were inspanned to the coach; he had only time to say good-bye when they started off. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z The first thing was to harness, or, as it is termed in that country, to inspan the cattle. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z He could inspan and outspan oxen, and was already master of other useful veldt wrinkles, which usually take some time to acquire. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z Go and help Patrick to inspan, and let us be off as quickly as possible.” The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z I gave directions that the messenger and his men should be fed, and then had Sibijaan inspan the six mules and prepare the wagonette for the trip. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z And as it neared sundown, we called for the oxen, and inspanned for the evening trek. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z They outspanned and inspanned three times before the wagon stirred, and a hole had been dug big enough to bury us all in before the wheels were released. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z Three or four months of elephant-hunting here at Ndala’s, and her man would have finished his wanderings in these regions and they would be inspanning and turning their faces for home again. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z The men hurriedly inspanned and urged us into the shelter of the waggons, then started to walk ahead in silent, gloomy groups. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The laager had now to inspan hurriedly and trek, while a number of burghers hastened away in the direction of the town to oppose the English should they advance. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Thus she went to and fro for the quarter of an hour it took us to inspan, and each time she passed we could hear a faint anxious little whine. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z At daylight we were awakened by the jolting of the wagon, and found that our bodyguard had inspanned, and, having dug us out of the muddy prison, had succeeded in getting us under way. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z We rested for a short time and then inspanned and started for the upland pool. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z In the distance the Boers could be seen in frenzied activity inspanning their waggons, and towards the evening they were observed trekking northwards towards Van Reenan’s Pass. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z He immediately ordered his men to inspan and saddle their horses. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z I told him to inspan and not talk so much, and moved round to the other side of the waggon. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Eight handsome horses were inspanned, and two Malay drivers, one to handle the long whip, were seated on the box; our luggage was fastened on behind with reins. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z Aletta, I have told them to inspan the wagon and start. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z We inspanned, and one white man came along. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z With the greatest speed we saddled and inspanned and very quickly the laager hurried on, whilst the burghers took up positions to hold back the enemy until the waggons and carts were out of danger. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z But nothing that had happened revealed the vicious ingrained obstinacy of the animal’s nature so clearly as the last act in the struggle: it stood passive, and apparently beaten, while the boys inspanned it again. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z But it was now time to inspan; for the first time since they had last drunk the oxen were really suffering from thirst. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Stephanus always let them rest in the heat of the day; in the evening he would inspan and then push on through the cool hours of the night. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z An hour afterwards, when his wounds had been looked to, the order was given to inspan. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z At first we did not believe this, but soon it proved to be true enough, and then there was again a hurried inspanning. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z I moved among the cattle myself, watching them feed greedily and waiting to see them satisfied before inspanning again to trek through the night to some higher and more open ground. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Late in the afternoon the team was driven up and once more inspanned. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z At evening the Hottentot servants drove in the oxen, inspanned them to the wagons, and drove out to the various scherms for the purpose of bringing back the game to the different camping-places. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z When the baas went to shoot there came a white man, with writing, saying we were to inspan and trek, so that the waggon would be near where the baas was shooting. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Thereafter came the outspanning, with the identical accompaniments of the inspanning. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z In the Bushveld the oxen were invariably tied up at night, picketed to the trek-chain, each pair at its yoke ready to be inspanned for the early morning trek. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Shortly before sundown we inspanned and made a start, shaping our course north-east. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z When they inspanned and made another start the wind had completely ceased, the sunlight had lost its sting, and the stillness of infinite peace seemed to brood like a bright-plumaged dove over the Desert. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z They then told her how they had passed the time, and when they had finished, the waggon was inspanned and the journey resumed. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Two days' trek from Pretoria she was missed at inspan time. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z It was then that the man opened his eyes and faintly shook his head; so they inspanned as best they could and made another trek. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z We inspanned at sunset, and plunged straight into the desert, travelling slightly to the south of east. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Mrs Bester, assisted by her old father, inspanned four horses in the cart and drove on behind the trackers. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Before noon the oxen were inspanned, and the waggon moved off. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The horses were not saddled nor the wagons inspanned till after dusk. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z This hope consoled Groot Willem, as he mounted his huge horse, and rode after the wagons that were already inspanned and treking down the valley. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z We inspanned and altered our course slightly to the westward. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The horses were at once inspanned, and the cart taken by a roundabout course to the vicinity of where it was lying. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Just as they were about to inspan the oxen in the morning some fifteen or twenty men were seen approaching at a gallop. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars So it was with a modicum of relief that he saw the cart inspanned, and its inmates duly installed. Harley Greenoak's Charge They were only too glad to get off out of that neighbourhood, and at an early hour they inspanned and treked up the banks of the stream. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z We must start soon as the new cart’s inspanned.” A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance At dawn next morning we were not sorry to inspan and trek; and, following the old wagon-spoor, we pushed on, determined if possible to get to the bottom of the affair. Tales of South Africa With the first dawn of light the oxen were inspanned. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars “Well, it’s about time we thought of inspanning,” said Mrs Waybridge. Harley Greenoak's Charge Why, he has inspanned four or five boys from Nteya’s location to help him with the trek! 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Hither, having bidden good-bye to the Suffields, without waiting to see them inspan, he adjourned, and, in company with a solitary pipe, fell into a train of thought. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance Then I had him untied, and let him go, and bade him inspan and trek at once before worse happened. Tales of South Africa The oxen were at once inspanned, two being taken from each team and presented to the chief, together with a large bale of cotton in return for his assistance. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Already the cart stood inspanned in front of the stoep. Harley Greenoak's Charge “I say, Milne,” cried Hoste, while the horses were being inspanned. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Then, after an early breakfast, Brian inspanned, and with a few parting injunctions from his father, drove off. A Veldt Vendetta Well, he trekked in an hour—my boys helped him to inspan the oxen—and we never saw him again. Tales of South Africa The oxen were turned loose and allowed for an hour or two to crop the bush; then they were inspanned again. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Soon after breakfast the Cape cart was inspanned. Harley Greenoak's Charge But inspanning a pair of horses was, to his experienced hand, the work of a very few minutes indeed. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War We inspanned early the next morning, and as we progressed our way became more hilly. A Veldt Vendetta Then after a brief rest the mules were inspanned again. In the Whirl of the Rising As it was clear, however, that no genuine trade was to be done, at daybreak the oxen were inspanned, and the caravan continued its journey. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Would it not be best to inspan quietly, and trek right away out of the country?” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Two of the Police horses were inspanned to the buggy, the men mounting behind comrades, and the party set forth. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War At any rate the sooner we took the road again the better, and so I announced to Falkner that we would inspan at sunrise. A Frontier Mystery Then, when the Force had sufficiently rested, there was saddling up and inspanning, and soon after midday the column pulled out. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion As soon as the operation was completed, the skins were packed in the waggons, the oxen were inspanned, and the caravan proceeded on its way, all being glad to leave so dangerous a locality. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars “I was in luck this morning, Ridgeley,” said Dawes, as they superintended the inspanning of the other waggon. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Eanswyth had gone into the house to put a few things together, having, with an effort, overcome her reluctance to let him out of her sight during the few minutes required for inspanning. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War We inspanned before daylight, intending to make a long trek, and that evening to cross the Blood River and outspan for the night on the other side. A Frontier Mystery And he ordered a trooper to gallop back to the camp with instructions to saddle up and inspan immediately. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion By the time the inspanning was complete, and good-byes were in progress, Percival was on the scene with his horse saddled up and ready. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Dawes was about to give orders to inspan, when there burst forth from around the spur of the hill a most horrible and startling tumult. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley The predikant’s Cape cart was already inspanned, and the attendant burghers, who were seated in their saddles, stolidly waiting, saluted her as she appeared. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion I gave orders at once to inspan, returning a curt negative to Magebe’s inquiries as to whether I would not stop and trade. A Frontier Mystery Early on the 4th we inspanned and continued our march for Booby, a large party of savages still following the wagons. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. The sergeant said, without a change in his agreeable smile: "All right; you can inspan six of our drove-bullocks, and drive the waggon with us to Gueldersdorp." The Dop Doctor Then, the waggons being inspanned, and the two horses made fast behind, they started. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley “Now, Frank, you know you did, for I heard you while I was getting ready to inspan,” said Colvin Kershaw in his most persuasive tones. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion It was early morning as I have said, and we were in the act of inspanning. A Frontier Mystery They had not time for another word of conversation, but immediately commenced inspanning their oxen. The Giraffe Hunters I want you to inspan, and take one of the waggons up to Gueldersdorp, with a letter from me to the Civil Commissioner. The Dop Doctor We inspan at daybreak, and trek on till about ten or eleven. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley By this time the horses were inspanned, and the two went among the group of Boers to bid farewell. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion “He said it was a good thing, and that we should take our wagons, inspan, and be passed through the lines to-night.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War The captain told me to get the mules inspanned and follow on. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition In about an hour's time the wagon was loaded up, the oxen were inspanned, the horses saddled, and everything was ready for “trekking.” Popular Adventure Tales That worthy merely nodded, with a word of greeting, and having seen their luggage safely stowed among the bales and cases which, piled sky-high, constituted his cargo, gave orders to inspan. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Then his sisters declared that he had better see about inspanning, for it was time they were getting home. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion Once more the oxen were inspanned to the other post, and walked off at the yells of the Indians. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series With drag ropes it was moved down the hill for some distance, and then an attempt was made to inspan the oxen. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition By dint of hard work my right gun was finished by 11 a.m., and I inspanned and went off two hours afterwards. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service “Trek!” he cried, when the inspanning was completed. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley And then, the cart being inspanned, they exchanged farewells. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion That night six of the rested oxen were inspanned to one of the wagons, loaded with water-casks and what was left of their yams and bananas. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series As fast as one was inspanned it was shot, and quickly another and another would share its fate. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition Then orders were given to "inspan" all our carts and other conveyances as the commandos would all have to retire. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War But any attempt at inspanning was very promptly frustrated. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley One by one they were loaded up, the huge teams were inspanned, the women were seated inside, the men with their long-barrelled guns walked alongside, and the great exodus was begun. The War in South Africa Its Cause and Conduct Glancing up, they saw Schoverling and the gun-bearers catching up their weapons, while the natives were leading the cattle away from the wagon, the inspanning having already begun for the march. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Then the inspanning, the yoking up of the oxen again, and the start once more. Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure Then, immediately after breakfast, the oxen were inspanned, and, pushing forward a little more rapidly than on the first day, we forded the Great Fish River shortly after noon before outspanning for the midday halt. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Once they had actually inspanned, but before they had trekked half a mile from the kraal they were met by a large force of armed warriors, and deliberately turned back. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley “Oh, I daresay we could manage,” said Mark; “but our orders were to see the bullocks inspanned and go back with them.” Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites At eight the cattle were inspanned, and they plodded onward until noon, hot and choked with dust. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series I’ve had to drive the bullocks, and inspan and outspan all by myself.” Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure Later on in the afternoon, however, when we had again inspanned, and had been trekking for about an hour, it began to dawn upon me that things were not quite as usual at Bella Vista. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Now we’d better make coffee, and be all ready to inspan as soon as the mist lifts.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Do you think you could inspan some of the bullocks and drag one of the waggons here?” Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites An hour after inspanning they came to another and larger village, which had fallen to decay as had the first. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Next morning, inspanning at an early hour, we proceeded in the direction we concluded the elephants had taken. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader Then, my ceremonial visit being at an end, I returned to the wagon, ordered the oxen to be inspanned, and resumed my journey. Through Veld and Forest An African Story Then orders were given to inspan and the trek was resumed. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley For miles and miles men were quickly at work sinking holes into the ground; camp-fires were flaming; teamsters were inspanning and outspanning their oxen, and wagons were creaking. Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania The two boys pored over the rudely-drawn chart while the oxen were being inspanned. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series As soon as part of the buffalo flesh had been divided among our half-famished party, and had been cooked and eaten, we inspanned and pushed on to join Mr Ramsay’s caravan. In the Wilds of Africa Yet at last the driver rallied his team, and we slept on the right side of the pass, clear of the granite, ready for an early inspan next day. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales I did not hesitate a moment, in fact no wink of sleep had I that night, but lay tossing and turning, longing for daylight to come that I might inspan and commence my long trek. A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa On the 25th, at dawn of day, we inspanned, and trekked about five hours in a northeasterly course, through a boundless open country sparingly adorned with dwarfish old trees. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 The next morning the safari filed out from the camp, the Masai greeting the inspanning with huge delight. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series A week later, a train of seven waggons stood with the oxen “inspanned,” or yoked, ready to leave the camp, from which many similar trains had previously set out. The Settler and the Savage After breakfast, there was no hurry about our inspanning. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales After a hurried breakfast the oxen were inspanned, and Denis was placed in the homeward-bound waggon. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand Then Aunt Jenny called us to dinner, and after that the Boer said it was time to inspan and begin the journey back. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer At seven in the morning the oxen were inspanned and they went forward until noon. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Conrad Marais, having no objection to this arrangement, the oxen were “inspanned,” and the day following that on which the order was received they set off towards the shores of the Indian Ocean. The Settler and the Savage In about an hour’s time the wagon was loaded up, the oxen were inspanned, the horses saddled, and everything was ready for “trekking.” The Bush Boys History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family “Besides, I just honestly confess that I thought you would have inspanned and come along this way, when I hoped you would not have refused to take me with you.” Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand You mean stampede the bullocks; but they’d be outspanned at night, and we could never get them inspanned and away without being beaten off.—Can’t see it, Solomon the Wise.” Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer Everything thus appearing favourable, on the following morning the oxen were once more inspanned, and the journey resumed. The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Many a time he implored them to inspan and leave the place; but each time they cried him down. Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases Seventeen Short Stories The loading of the waggons was simple enough, but when it came to inspanning it was another matter. Three Years' War On their arrival, the chief told Hendricks that he must at once inspan and proceed towards Cetchwayo’s camp, which was much nearer than had been supposed. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand "I shall know I must not leave any in the wagon another time," said the mistress; and we scrambled into our places to be out of the way while the work of inspanning went on. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 Then, the cattle being inspanned, the little party headed away inland, in a north-westerly direction, striking a small stream by which they outspanned, three hours later. The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Boers are reported to be inspanning their teams and collecting cattle on the plains. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith I did not lose a moment's time, but at once ordered the burghers to load up the waggons as speedily as possible, and to inspan. Three Years' War As soon as the feast was over, Hendricks gave the word to inspan. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand These emigrants or pioneers inspanned their large ox-waggons, bade farewell to their homes and farms in the Cape Colony and trekked across the Orange River. In the Shadow of Death A few hundred yards away stood the cart of our clergyman, who was frantically trying to unharness his mules and inspan horses in their place. With Steyn and De Wet A little further on an ambulance waggon, also inspanned, stood against the kopje; one could distinctly see how the empty litter was carried up and brought down again with some of the wounded. On Commando We inspanned thirty oxen to each gun; but if it got stuck fast in the mud, fifty oxen were sometimes not sufficient to move it. Three Years' War As soon as the oxen had been watered and had had time to pick up some grass, the party inspanned and proceeded on their journey. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand This was the finishing stroke, and I decided that, rested or not, the mules must be inspanned, that I might leave this depressing house. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time The laager inspanned and followed De Wet, who had just passed here, and after a few hours' rapid trekking caught up to him. With Steyn and De Wet Some of these waggons were inspanned, some were already retreating, but most of them were not yet inspanned. On Commando The gunners however did everything they could to save their guns, but had not enough time to get the oxen inspanned. Three Years' War Hendricks instantly gave the order to inspan, and bestowing presents on the Zulus who had been left to assist in guarding the waggon, he advised them immediately to return home. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand As may be imagined, I could hardly believe my good fortune, and I lost no time in scrambling into my clothes while the cart was being inspanned. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time There was a long journey ahead of us, so we only remained during the time that was occupied in outspanning the tired mules and inspanning the fresh lot. Argentina from a British Point of View The waggons that were inspanned fled in the direction of Commandonek, and halted in the valley at a respectful distance from us. On Commando I at once ordered the burghers to up-saddle, and to inspan the ten waggons we had with us laden with ammunition and flour. Three Years' War The horse knew that there was witchcraft afoot, and would not allow itself to be inspanned. Weird Tales from Northern Seas It is 11 A.M. and we have not inspanned yet, though the battery and most of the brigade have started. In the Ranks of the C.I.V. It drizzled next morning when we inspanned, and I mounted my horse in a bad temper. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies Twenty paces from where I lay a waggon was being inspanned; I heard the voices of men and women. On Commando He would have to wait at Rustchuk to get his return cargo, and could easily inspan a fresh engineer. Greenmantle Paddock was a fellow I had done a good turn to out on the Selakwe, and I had inspanned him as my servant as soon as I got to England. The Thirty-Nine Steps Their rapidity in inspanning is marvellous; all the cattle may be scattered about grazing, but in five minutes from the word "Trek!" they are inspanned and ready. In the Ranks of the C.I.V. My wives then saw them inspan the waggon and take everything away. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal On the 23d we inspanned by moonlight, and continued our march through a thinly wooded level country. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians About five o'clock we inspanned, to use an Africanism, and by six we were well on our way, with our escort as straggling and unconcerned as possible—as helpless-looking a caravan as ever invited attack. The Mystery of Cloomber Waggons were inspanned, and we thought at first that they were all going to move off, but this was not so. With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader When the oxen were inspanned, however, and we attempted to move, we found my tackle, which was old, so rotten from the effects of the rain, that something gave way at every strain. Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea "You will have Bessie to talk to," she answered, turning her face to the window, and affecting to watch the inspanning of the post-cart in the yard on to which it looked. Jess On the 24th, at the dawn of day, we inspanned, and trekked about five hours in a northeasterly course, through a boundless open country, sparingly adorned with dwarfish old tree. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians So, in due course we inspanned and started, the guides leading us by a rough but practicable road down the steep hillside to the saucer-like plain beneath, where I saw many cattle grazing. She and Allan They were bidden wait in the shadow of the ridge; with mules inspanned, and with Tugendheim in charge we trusted them, to guard our Turkish prisoners. Hira Singh : when India came to fight in Flanders Having covered the carcass well over with branches to protect it from the vultures, I returned to camp, and, inspanning my wagons, took it up on the march. Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea By this time Mouti had got up the horses, and asked if he was to inspan. Jess At daylight on the third day we inspanned as usual, and trekked through the morning mists until the sun sucked them up. Swallow: a tale of the great trek Shall I tell the boys to inspan the oxen, Baas? She and Allan One by one they were loaded up, the huge teams were inspanned, the women were seated inside, the men, with their long-barrelled guns, walked alongside, and the great exodus was begun. The Great Boer War “Outspanning” is unharnessing the ponies and mules and turning them out graze, and takes three minutes—“inspanning” is trying to catch them again, and takes from three to five hours. Notes of a War Correspondent At sundown they inspanned again, and started across the darkening veldt. Jess Then she ordered them to inspan the waggon, and this was done quickly, for the oxen lay tied to the trek-tow. Swallow: a tale of the great trek The truth was that I could not get that story about the glow of fires out of my mind and was anxious to push on, which had caused me to hurry up the inspanning. She and Allan Now, of course, they were our only means of locomotion, for the oxen had been sent away, and even had they been there we could not have found time to inspan them. Allan's Wife Then I went to inspan the horses with the idea of following you, only to find that they were gone. Finished "I was going to ride up and bid farewell when the oxen were inspanned," I answered. Child of Storm As soon as the moon rose, which was about eleven o'clock, the oxen were inspanned. Swallow: a tale of the great trek I called Hans and bade him inspan as quickly as possible, explaining to him that yonder was Marais's camp. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain So the next day Gregory carried her out in his arms to the wagon which stood inspanned before the door. The Story of an African Farm, a novel I went and saw the cart inspanned with the four horses all looking as though they were asleep, for their heads hung down. Finished Having stolen our oxen the Basutos drove them to the wagon, inspanned them and departed with their loot. Finished At this moment, too, Footsack shouted that the wagon was inspanned and ready. Finished Having no choice we inspanned and continued our journey, escorted by the company of two hundred savages. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain Quite a long while went by before, glancing behind me, I saw that the oxen that had been grazing at a little distance had at length arrived and were being inspanned in furious haste. Finished Very hastily I swallowed some food, while Footsack inspanned the horses. Finished Footsack," I said as quietly as I could, "never mind about inspanning yet, but saddle up the horse. Finished Let the cart you are so kind as to lend us be inspanned. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain |
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