1830
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
18th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
20th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
22nd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
anew
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
the act of burning something
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
Bussa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
Clapperton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
at any time
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
and nothing more
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
LANDERnounUS /ˈlændər/
a town in central Wyoming
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
Mungo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
of an obscure nature
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
NIGERnounUS /ˈnaɪdʒər/
an African river; flows into the South Atlantic
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
not any; not one
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
determined
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
RICHARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
not known
From this reading No pecuniary reward was to be his; he was a poor man, and just for the love of exploring the unknown he started off.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICHARD AND JOHN LANDER DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE NIGER Lander, the "faithful attendant of the late Captain Clapperton," as he is called in his instructions, was burning to be off again to explore further the mysterious Niger.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was 20th September before preparations were completed for the eventful voyage from Bussa to the mouth of the Niger.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sitting on a rock overlooking the spot where Mungo Park had perished, the brothers resolved to "set at rest for ever the great question of the course and termination of the great Niger."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had inspired his brother with a desire to solve the great mystery; so on 22nd February 1830 the two brothers arrived at Cape Coast Castle and made their way to Bussa, which place they entered on 18th June.
