Chapter LXVIII · Chapter 68

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From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

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

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

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 LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

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

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

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

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

travel up

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

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

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

serving as an essential component

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

highest in quality

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

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

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

act or move at high speed

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

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

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

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

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

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

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

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

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

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

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

immediately past

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

march in a procession

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

the force of workers available

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

in an original manner

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

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

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

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

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

the longest lake in the world in central Africa between Tanzania and Congo in the Great Rift Valley

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

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

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

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

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

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

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

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 Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.

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

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

From this reading "I hope," he said, "to ascend the Rovuma, and shall strive, by passing along the northern end of Lake Nyassa and round the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, to ascertain the watershed of that part of Africa."

during the time that

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As beasts of burden, they had six camels, three Indian buffaloes, two mules, four donkeys, while a poodle took charge of the whole line of march, running to see the first man in the line and then back to the last, and barking to hasten him up.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S LAST JOURNEY In the year 1865 "the greatest of all African travellers" started on his last journey to central Africa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The expedition consisted of thirteen sepoys from Bombay, nine negroes from one of the missions, two men from the Zambesi, Susi, Amoda, and others originally slaves freed by Livingstone.

an island in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa; part of the United Republic of Tanzania

From this reading Arrived at Zanzibar in January 1866, he reached the mouth of the Rovuma River some two months later, and, passing through dense thickets of trees, he started on his march along the northern bank.