Chapter VII

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

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 Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

anew

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

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From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

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From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

a loop in a rope

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

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

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading THE DIARY.

toward the east

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

set up or found

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

in a northern direction

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

in a northern direction

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading THE DIARY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Thence it turned northward again through swamps, and ended in mountains called Shaku.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Then it struck across country marked “dense forest,” northwards, and came to a river called Katsena, along the banks of which the route went eastwards.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

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

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Reflecting that time evidently had made little change in Jeekie, Alan studied this route map with care, and found that it started from Old Calabar, in the Bight of Biafra, on the west coast of Africa, whence it ran up to the Great Qua River, which it followed for a long way.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading In the middle of these mountains was written “Asiki People live here on Raaba River.”