Chapter I

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

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

occurring with or following as a consequence

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the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

any specific behavior

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

later than; following

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

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

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

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

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

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

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

in or near a particular place or position

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enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

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From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

of short duration or distance

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quick and energetic

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the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

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From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “comb” — a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair

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connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

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From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

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the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

weak from exhaustion

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brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

with excitement; in an excited manner

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happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

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plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

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the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

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the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

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having the pinkish flush of health

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in a free manner

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a family of languages of the Fulani of West Africa and used as a lingua franca in the sub-Saharan regions from Senegal to Chad; the best known of the West African languages

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

yet to be or coming

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

making gestures while speaking

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

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

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

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

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From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

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

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

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

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

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

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

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

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

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affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

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From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

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

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

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

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

a group of people who work together

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

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From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

a trite or obvious remark

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “po” — a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

the power to foresee the future

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

in the near future

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

plural of “regime” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The organization of justice, the army, the industrial and commercial regimes are established freely by himself.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

showing remorse

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

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From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

express in words

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

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From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

speech you make to yourself

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

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From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

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

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

timid by nature or revealing timidity

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

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From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

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

From this reading _M. Alfred Pos- kine in “Bilans Congolais.”_ King Leopold’s Soliloquy [_Throws down pamphlets which he has been reading.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

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

From this reading “Leopold II is the absolute Master of the whole of the in- ternal and external activity of the Independent State of the Congo.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

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

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading Excitedly combs his flowing spread of whiskers with his fingers; pounds the table with his fists; lets off brisk volleys of unsanctified language at brief intervals, repentantly drooping his head, between volleys, and kissing the Louis XI crucifix hanging from his neck, accompanying the kisses with mumbled apologies; presently rises, flushed and perspiring, and walks the floor, gesticulating_] —— ——!!

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading He would say, and with greater accuracy than did Louis XIV., ‘The State, it is I.’” _Prof. F. Cattier, Brussels University._ “Let us repeat after so many others what has become a platitude, the success of the African work is the work of a sole directing will, without being hampered by the hesita- tion of timorous politicians, carried out under his sole respon- sibility,—intelligent, thought- ful, conscious of the perils and the advantages, dis- counting with an admirable prescience the great results of a near future.”