Chapter XIII · The Fear That Skulked Beneath the Mango Tree

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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 But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

any thing at all

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

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

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading At Akuse I changed my plans.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

a government administrator

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

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From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

let fall to the ground

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

at any time

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

a person of German nationality

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

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

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

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

From this reading At Akuse I changed my plans.

of the present time and place

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

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

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

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From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

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From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

the act of departing

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

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

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

capital and largest city of Togo; located in the south on the Gulf of Guinea

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

the light of the Moon

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

not any; not one

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading At Akuse I changed my plans.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

by chance

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

of or associated with a province

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

being four more than thirty

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

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

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

two times

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

Italian physicist after whom the volt is named; studied electric currents and invented the voltaic pile (1745-1827)

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

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

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

in or at the place that

From this reading I had intended to come here, drop down the Volta in the little river steamers that run twice a week to Addah, and then pursue my way along the coast to Keta where there was an old Danish castle, and possibly get across the German border and see Lome, their capital.

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

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.

a Caucasian

From this reading _Up the Volta--Svvanzy's trusting agent at Akuse--Amedika, the port of Akuse on the Volta--The trials of a trolley ride--My canoe--Paddling up-river--Rapids that raise the river thirty-four feet--Dangers of the river--Entrancingly lovely scenery--A wealthy land--The curious preventive service--Fears--Leaving the river--Labolabo--A notable black man--The British Cotton-growing Experimental Farm--The lonely white man--The fear that was catching--The lonely man's walk._

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Provincial Commissioner had gone to Addah, and I discussed my further progress with the D.C. and his wife as we sat on the verandah that night and looked over the country bathed in the most gorgeous moonlight.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But there is this charm or drawback--which ever way you like to look at it--about Africa: no one knows anything about the country beyond his immediate district.