Chapter I

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From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

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From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

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From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

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From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

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From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

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From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

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From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

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From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

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From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading 218 “My hunters ... fell at my feet and clasped them” 224

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From this reading 218 “My hunters ... fell at my feet and clasped them” 224

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

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From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

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From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

an equal exchange

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

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

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading 218 “My hunters ... fell at my feet and clasped them” 224

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

the act of departing

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading 218 “My hunters ... fell at my feet and clasped them” 224

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading 218 “My hunters ... fell at my feet and clasped them” 224

a boy or man

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

an ornamental facade

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

indecision in speech or action

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading 218 “My hunters ... fell at my feet and clasped them” 224

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

and nothing more

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

set afire or burning

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

above and across; more than

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

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 Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

having a point

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

precisely, exactly

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

cut with a saw

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

a large beer glass

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

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

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

the season of growth

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

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

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

plural of “tusk” — a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

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

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

displeasing to the senses

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

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

From this reading dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

precisely as stated

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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

From this reading He was tattooed all over” 110 “A little before dark she goes up a tree with the baby to sleep” 120 “Sometimes he suddenly gets up and charges” 140 “The big monster ... seized ‘Bloodthirsty’ and threw him

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 dead on the ground” 150 “Their big, ugly mouths when opened, showed us their tusks” 162 “We dragged the board with the crocodile upon it into the water” 168 “I pointed out the footprints to them” 174 “With

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

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

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

at the time that

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

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

From this reading some hesitation I crept upon the transverse limb” 188 “I distinguished a huge bull which was leading them” 198 “The two enormous tusks went through his side” 212 “I stood up and held ‘Omemba’ in my right hand”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Departure from the slaves’ plantations—Arrival at King Mombo’s—A warm greeting from the old king—His sacred promise never to part with his slaves—Farewell to him and his people 214 “These ... inquired if we wanted to barter for ivory with them” _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE In the cabin of the schooner 2 “The captain shouted to me: ‘A swordfish is fighting a whale’” 14 “When he saw these presents his face beamed with joy” 38 “The king and I sat down opposite each other” 48 “Then he handed me ‘Omemba’” 59 “The voices came nearer and I saw a large canoe” 60 “He had a very determined face” 68 “Then came a profound silence.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I lighted another match” 76 “Just in time to see a huge male leopard spring upon one of the dogs” 92 “The women were preparing food” 96 “The first musician played on a ‘handja’” 102 “A big fellow, tall and slender, rose.