Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

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

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

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

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

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

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

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

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

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From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

plural of “casualty” — someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

plural of “colony” — 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 The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

impaired by diminution

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

go on board

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

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

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

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From this reading KAZONNDÉ.

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

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

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

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

something that is lost

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

engage in

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

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From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

not any; not one

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

covered with water

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

almost; nearly

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

for the most part

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

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

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

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From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

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

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

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

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

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

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

in the direction of

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

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

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

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

From this reading Angola at that time was the scene of a large negro-traffic, and as the caravans principally wended their way towards the interior, the Portuguese authorities at Loanda and Benguela had practically no power to prevent it.

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

From this reading But the dealers were quite prepared to make a market of their loss; the demand for slaves was very great, and the price must be raised accordingly.

at the time that

From this reading By the 26th of May, when the caravan reached Kazonndé the number of the slaves had diminished by more than half, so numerous had been the casualties along the road.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The barracks on the shore were crowded to overflowing with prisoners, the few slave-ships that managed to elude the cruisers being quite inadequate to embark the whole number for the Spanish colonies to America.