Chapter XXIV · An Outpost

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

(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 The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a brutal barbarous savage act

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

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

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

a government administrator

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

traveling across

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The houses and the men were equally delightful.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The houses and the men were equally delightful.

covered with water

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a young female

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The houses and the men were equally delightful.

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

immediately past

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a large number or amount

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

take in marriage

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

the force of workers available

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

as follows

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

of or associated with a province

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

on the contrary

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

an instance of visual perception

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

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From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

in or at that place or location

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

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

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

under normal conditions

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The other men are all of one class, but he must be utterly alone.

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

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

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

From this reading I was taken into a mud-built house with a thatched roof, large and spacious.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

accept gladly

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The houses and the men were equally delightful.

a Caucasian

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

which person or people

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

hope for; have a wish

From this reading _The white men at Sunyani--Contrast between civilisation and barbarism--The little fort--The suffrage movement--“I am as mud in the sight of my people!”--The girl who did not wish to marry the King--The heavy loads carried by the Hausas--The danger of stubbing a toe--An Ashanti welcome--The Chief's soul--The unpleasant duties of the Chief's soul--The blood of sheep versus the blood of men--A courteous lady of Odumase--The Commissioners of Ashanti--Difficulties of crossing flooded streams--One way of carrying fowls--The last night in the wilds._

in the company of; together with

From this reading At Sunyani there are usually six white men, namely a Provincial Commissioner, a medical officer--the relief had come up with me--three soldiermen, and a non-commissioned officer, and I think my sympathies are rather with that colour sergeant.