Chapter VIII · Alone in West Africa

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

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 West Africa is Cinderella among the colonies.

anew

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

(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 That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading West Africa is Cinderella among the colonies.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

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

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading West Africa is Cinderella among the colonies.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

a government administrator

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

traveling across

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

take in liquids

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

third-person singular of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

obtain

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

coins made of gold

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

let have

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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

From this reading West Africa is Cinderella among the colonies.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

immediately past

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

go away from a place

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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 No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

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

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

not any; not one

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

by chance

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

a member of a police force

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

free from harm or evil

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

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

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

carry out

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

three of four equal parts

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

up to a particular time

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

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

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_

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

From this reading West Africa is Cinderella among the colonies.

at the time that

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

which person or people

From this reading No one goes there for pleasure, and of those who gain their livelihood from the country three-fourths regard themselves as martyrs and heroes, counting the days till the steamer shall take them home again for that long leave that makes a position there so desirable.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That any man should come to the Gold Coast for pleasure would be surprising; that a woman should come when she had no husband there, and that she should want to go overland all along the sea-board, passed belief.

but in spite of that

From this reading The other quarter perhaps, some I know for certain, find much good in the country, many possibilities, but as yet their voice is not heard by the general public above that chorus that drowns its protest.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Cinderella--A troubled Commissioner--Few people along the Coast--No hotels--Nursing Sister to the rescue--Sekondi--A little log-rolling--A harassed hedge--Carriers--Difficulties of the way--A funeral palaver--No dinner and no ligjit--First night alone--Unruly carriers--No breakfast--Crossing the Prah--A drink from a marmalade pot--“We no be fit, Ma”--The evolution of Grant--Along the Coast in the dark--Elmina at last--A sympathetic medical officer--“I have kicked your policeman.”_