Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

later than; following

From this reading I had a deep, refreshing sleep after a glorious bath.

anew

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

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

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

out of bed

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading I had a deep, refreshing sleep after a glorious bath.

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

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

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

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading I had a deep, refreshing sleep after a glorious bath.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

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

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading I had a deep, refreshing sleep after a glorious bath.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

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

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

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

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

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

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

something that is lost

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

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

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

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

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

100 mongo equal 1 tugrik in Mongolia

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

absolutely essential

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

information about recent and important events

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

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

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

above and across; more than

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

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

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading I had a deep, refreshing sleep after a glorious bath.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

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

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

let saliva drivel from the mouth

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading I had a deep, refreshing sleep after a glorious bath.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

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

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

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

From this reading Poor Esther stole over the palisades of Bangalang to hear the story from my own lips; and, in recompense for the narrative, gave me an account of the river gossip during my adventure.

in the direction of

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

up to a particular time

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

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

From this reading There was rejoicing that night in Kambia among my people, for it is not necessary that a despised slaver should always be a cruel master.

at the time that

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

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

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had many a friend among the villagers, both there and at Bangalang, and when the "barker" came from the Isles _de Loss_ with the news of my capture and misery, the settlement had been keenly astir until it was known that Mongo Teodore was safe and sound among his protectors.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Next morning, bright and early, I was again in my boat, sweeping along towards the "FELIZ" from Matanzas, which was anchored within a bowshot of Bangalang.