114
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From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
12
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
122
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From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
128
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From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
136
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From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
146
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From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
152
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From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
168
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From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
174
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From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
18
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
180
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From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
189
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From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
190
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From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
26
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
32
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
38
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From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
4
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
44
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From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
52
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From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
58
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From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
70
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From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
88
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From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
94
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From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
98
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From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
AFRICANadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
Andekko
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
weapons considered collectively
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
BoilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
brandsnounUS /brændz/
plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
terminate
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
without doubt or question
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
cross-leggedadverb
with the legs crossed
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
placed crosswise
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
the act of departing
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
the act of consuming food
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
JUNGLEnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading FOREST AND JUNGLE
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
leopardsnounUS /ˈlepərdz/
plural of “leopard” — the pelt of a leopard
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
engage in
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
mandrillnounUS /ˈmændrɪl/
baboon of west Africa with a bright red and blue muzzle and blue hindquarters
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
Ndova
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From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
Ndova's
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
nshiego-nkengos
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From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
other's
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From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
a course of conduct
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
pineapplesnounUS /ˈpaɪnæpəlz/
plural of “pineapple” — a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
Rogala
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
Rogala's
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From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
Rotembo
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From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
Rotembo's
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From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
Identical; not different.
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
cut with a saw
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
in the near future
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
carry out
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading same food" " " 174 "Andekko had pinned the mandrill down and they were fighting savagely" " " 180 "At the end of the day I had made a pair of skin trousers" " " 190 IN AFRICAN
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
in the direction of
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
a shaky motion
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
communicated in words
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Decide to break up our camp and return--Arrival at Rogala's home--I make myself a pair of skin trousers--Departure for Rotembo's village--Our grand reception and succeeding festivities--Rotembo's promise--Farewell 189 List of Illustrations "I saw peeping through the leaves a black fierce face looking at us" _Frontispiece_
war-cry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading came towards him, and in an instant we were in each other's arms" " " 152 "Suddenly Rogala uttered a terrific war-cry and ran towards the man" " " 168 "He ate with us, and consequently had the
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "Gun in hand, I watched for him to swim to the surface of the water" " " 70 "He put his nose close to her face and moaned pitifully" " " 88 "Soon I saw their heads peeping over the palisades" " " 94 Rogala and his idol " " 98
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 "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The leopard was slowly crawling near" " " 38 "We fired and brought him down" " " 44 "Boiling water and hot ashes were thrown upon the ants and we put brands across their path" " " 52 "Suddenly the bull made for the river" " " 58
at the time that
From this reading "The two nshiego-nkengos had their backs turned towards us, and were eating pineapples" " " 114 "When the raft was ready Rogala, Ndova, and Andekko crossed to the island" " " 122 "When I was ready to take observations, I seated myself cross-legged before the artificial horizon" " " 128
white-nosed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
belonging to which person
From this reading "Rogala came out of the den holding two little live leopards by the neck" " " 136 "Clearly this village belonged to a warlike tribe, whose people were always fighting" " " 146 "When I saw him, I
in the company of; together with
From this reading The meeting with Rotembo _Facing page_ 4 Rogala and Andekko " " 12 Ndova's mother tries to carry him away into the forest " " 18 "We raised our guns and aimed at the two biggest white-nosed ones and fired" " " 26 "She looked at me in fear and trembling, and she and the children ran to hide" " " 32
