Chapter VI

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

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

expected hopefully

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

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

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

required by rule

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

foster the growth of

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

past form of “delegate” — transfer power to someone

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

capable of reproducing

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

disregarded

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

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

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

migratory

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

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

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

any competition

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

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

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

except for; apart from

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

carry out

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

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

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Englishmen's clothing, long since in rags, was now barely enough to cover them; but, hardened to the sun's rays, the discomfort was less than they had anticipated.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

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

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

relating to or characteristic of a tribe

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

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

From this reading The Escape FOR several days the captives' lot, though hard, was not oppressive.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

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

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

during the time that

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

which person or people

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although, generally speaking, the Arabs are a nomadic race, and do not take kindly to husbandry, this fertile strip of ground offered too good an opportunity of cultivating maize to be ignored; and the work was delegated to the slaves, most of whom were of negro descent, while some were Arabs who, through offences committed against the tribal laws and customs, were reduced to compulsory servitude.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Their work consisted in having to tend and water the camels, horses, and cattle, and to cultivate a strip of land on the banks of the river.

plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Save for the fetters on their wrists, they were not subjected to bonds, nor were their movements restricted, within certain limits.