19th
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From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading On leaving the banks of the Coanza the caravan proceeded due east.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NOTES BY THE WAY.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading On leaving the banks of the Coanza the caravan proceeded due east.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
Coanza
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From this reading On leaving the banks of the Coanza the caravan proceeded due east.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading On leaving the banks of the Coanza the caravan proceeded due east.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading On leaving the banks of the Coanza the caravan proceeded due east.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
divisible by two
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the banks of the Coanza the caravan proceeded due east.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
masika
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From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading NOTES BY THE WAY.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the banks of the Coanza the caravan proceeded due east.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
an amount of time
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On leaving the banks of the Coanza the caravan proceeded due east.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
not in physical motion
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOTES BY THE WAY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading NOTES BY THE WAY.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The storm of the preceding evening had now passed away, but the sky was still cloudy and the weather far from settled.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading It was the 19th of April, the time of the _masika_, or second period of the rainy season, so that for the next two or three weeks the nights might be expected to be wet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Soldiers marched at the head and in the rear, as well as upon the flanks of the troop; any escape of the prisoners, therefore, even if they had not been loaded with their fetters, would have been utterly impossible.
