29th
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From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
ArrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The next morning he introduced me to his father Tiggity Sego, brother to the King of Kasson, chief of Teesee.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
Demba
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From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The next morning he introduced me to his father Tiggity Sego, brother to the King of Kasson, chief of Teesee.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
how
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From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
IncidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
InterviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The next morning he introduced me to his father Tiggity Sego, brother to the King of Kasson, chief of Teesee.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
Joag
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From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
Kasson
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From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The next morning he introduced me to his father Tiggity Sego, brother to the King of Kasson, chief of Teesee.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
Kooniakary
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From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning he introduced me to his father Tiggity Sego, brother to the King of Kasson, chief of Teesee.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning he introduced me to his father Tiggity Sego, brother to the King of Kasson, chief of Teesee.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
nodulesnounUS /ˈnɑːdʒuːlz/
plural of “nodule” — a small node
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
pilferedverbUS /ˈpɪlfərd/
past form of “pilfer” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
RapaciousadjectiveUS /rəˈpæʃɪs/
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
Sego
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From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
Sego's
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From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
SetsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
Teesee
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From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
Tiggity
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From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 This, as he knew how much had been pilfered from me at Joag, was rather an unexpected proposition; and I began to fear that I had not much improved my condition by crossing the water; but as it would have been folly to complain, I made no observation upon his conduct, and gave him seven bars of amber and some tobacco, with which he seemed to be content.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading After a long day's journey, in the course of which I observed a number of large loose nodules of white granite, we arrived at Teesee on the evening of December 29th, and were accommodated in Demba Sego's hut.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Arrival at Teesee.--Interview with Tiggity Sego, the king's brother,--The Author's detention at Teesee.--Some account of that place and its inhabitants.--Incidents which occurred there.--Rapacious conduct of Tiggity Sego toward the Author on his departure--Sets out for Kooniakary, the capital of the kingdom.--Incidents on the road, and arrival at Kooniakary._
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We no sooner found ourselves safe in Kasson, than Demba Sego told me that we were now in his uncle's dominions, and he hoped I would consider, being now out of danger, the obligation I owed to him, and make him a suitable return for the trouble he had taken on my account by a handsome present.
