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.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
anew
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
(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 The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
in addition
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
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.
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.
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.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Regundo, Oshoria, Ngola, Ogoola, and Quabi stood beside me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
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.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
at any time
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
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.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
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.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
GREETINGnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(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.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
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.
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.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
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.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
MOMBO'S
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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.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
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.
Ngola
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From this reading Regundo, Oshoria, Ngola, Ogoola, and Quabi stood beside me.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
Ogoola
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From this reading Regundo, Oshoria, Ngola, Ogoola, and Quabi stood beside me.
(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.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
Oshoria
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From this reading Regundo, Oshoria, Ngola, Ogoola, and Quabi stood beside me.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
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.
(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.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
PLANTATIONSnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
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.
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.
Quabi
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From this reading Regundo, Oshoria, Ngola, Ogoola, and Quabi stood beside me.
Regundo
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From this reading Regundo, Oshoria, Ngola, Ogoola, and Quabi stood beside me.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
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.
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.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Regundo, Oshoria, Ngola, Ogoola, and Quabi stood beside me.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
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.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
ticknounUS /tɪk/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
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.
tusksnounUS /tʌsks/
plural of “tusk” — a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
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.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was great excitement among the people; they had remarked this time also that after my departure the clock had stopped; and were persuaded more than ever that the noise of its tick was made by spirits inside; that these had left to follow me, but that now I had returned they also had come back to dwell therein again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before us on the ground were the four tusks of the elephants we had killed, and their two tails.
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.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The evening of our arrival, all my hunters and their wives, and all the slaves on the plantations came to spend the evening with me.
