Chapter XX

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From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

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

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The tsetse is found chiefly in the bush or among the reeds, but rarely in the open country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

for the most part

From this reading The tsetse is found chiefly in the bush or among the reeds, but rarely in the open country.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The tsetse is found chiefly in the bush or among the reeds, but rarely in the open country.

the quality of causing destruction

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

bringing death

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

set up or found

From this reading The tsetse is found chiefly in the bush or among the reeds, but rarely in the open country.

bloodsucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

the act of grazing

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

highest in quality

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading It is confined to particular spots, and is never known to shift its haunts.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is confined to particular spots, and is never known to shift its haunts.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

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From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

used to form the superlative

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It is confined to particular spots, and is never known to shift its haunts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The tsetse is found chiefly in the bush or among the reeds, but rarely in the open country.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The tsetse is found chiefly in the bush or among the reeds, but rarely in the open country.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

a human being

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

not often

From this reading The tsetse is found chiefly in the bush or among the reeds, but rarely in the open country.

plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading The tsetse is found chiefly in the bush or among the reeds, but rarely in the open country.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

plural of “scourge” — a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading It is confined to particular spots, and is never known to shift its haunts.

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

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

a person who changes location

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

bloodsucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

not injured or harmed

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

precisely as stated

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

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From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

at the time that

From this reading Tsetse Fly.—Confined to particular Spots.—Its Size.—Its Destructiveness.—Fatal to Domestic Animals.—Symptoms in the Ox when bitten by the Tsetse.

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

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

during the time that

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading During my hunting excursions along the Teoge, I encountered, for the first time, that most extraordinary of insects, the tsetse (_glossina morsitans_, Westw.).[89] Among the several scourges to which the traveler is subjected in the South African wilderness, one of the greatest is this insect; not, it is true, as to the wayfarer’s own person, for he himself escapes very nearly unscathed, but as regards the horses and cattle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus cattle may be seen grazing securely on one side of a river, while the opposite bank swarms with the insect.