1805
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From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
1822
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From this reading They left Tripoli in March 1822.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
Clapperton
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From this reading It was under Major Denham, Lieutenant Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
travel across or pass over
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
Denham
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From this reading It was under Major Denham, Lieutenant Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
Dr
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From this reading It was under Major Denham, Lieutenant Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
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 The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
a commissioned military officer
From this reading It was under Major Denham, Lieutenant Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney.
lion-haunted
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From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was under Major Denham, Lieutenant Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney.
march in a procession
From this reading They left Tripoli in March 1822.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
Mungo
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From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
NigernounUS /ˈnaɪdʒər/
an African river; flows into the South Atlantic
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
Oudney
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From this reading It was under Major Denham, Lieutenant Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
SaharanounUS /səˈherə/
the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They left Tripoli in March 1822.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
TIMBUKTUnounUS /ˌtɪmbəkˈtuː/
a city in central Mali near the Niger river; formerly famous for its gold trade
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
TripolinounUS /ˈtrɪpəli/
a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing
From this reading Notwithstanding disaster, death, and defeat, a new expedition set forth from Tripoli to cross the great Sahara Desert.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was under Major Denham, Lieutenant Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney.
unsolvedadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading The mystery of Timbuktu and the Niger remained unsolved, though more than one expedition had left the coast of Africa for the "mystic city" lying "deep in that lion-haunted inland."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was under Major Denham, Lieutenant Clapperton, and Dr. Oudney.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SEARCH FOR TIMBUKTU It is a relief to turn from the icy north to the tropical climate of Central Africa, where Mungo Park had disappeared in 1805.
