Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

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

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

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From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

uttered without voice

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

without stop or interruption

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

bad; unfortunate

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

give a description of

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

divisible by two

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

the act of consuming food

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

set up or found

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

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

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

in a hospitable manner

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

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

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

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

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

and nothing more

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

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

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

not any; not one

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

according to the clock

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

capable of happening or existing

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

the possibility of future success

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

in a fortunately providential manner

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

move with force

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

freed from illness or injury

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

third-person singular of “recover” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

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

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

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

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

in the near future

From this reading I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

a physiological need to drink

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

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

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading About ten o'clock, perceiving a herd of goats feeding close to the road, I took a circuitous route to avoid being seen; and continued travelling through the wilderness, directing my course, by compass, nearly east-south-east, in order to reach, as soon as possible, some town or village of the kingdom of Bambarra.

(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

precisely as stated

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

migratory

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

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

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

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 I soon became sensible, however, that my situation was very deplorable; for I had no means of procuring food, nor prospect of finding water.

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From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

at the time that

From this reading It is impossible to describe the joy that arose in my mind, when I looked around and concluded that I was out of danger.

in or at the place that

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

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

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

which person or people

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._

in the company of; together with

From this reading I felt like one recovered from sickness; I breathed freer; I found unusual lightness in my limbs; even the Desert looked pleasant; and I dreaded nothing so much as falling in with some wandering parties of Moors, who might convey me back to the land of thieves and murderers, from which I had just escaped.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable.--Suffers greatly from thirst, and faints on the sand--Recovers, and makes another effort to push forward.--Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain.--Arrives at a Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains food from a poor woman.--Continues his journey through the wilderness, and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is hospitably received by one of the shepherds.--Arrives on the third day at a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra._