adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
afflictingverbUS /əˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “afflict” — cause great unhappiness for; distress
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
Bambarrans
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From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Dooty
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From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading The town of Sibidooloo is situated in a fertile valley, surrounded with high rocky hills.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Foulahs
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From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
GambianounUS /ˈɡæmbiə/
a narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The town of Sibidooloo is situated in a fertile valley, surrounded with high rocky hills.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The town of Sibidooloo is situated in a fertile valley, surrounded with high rocky hills.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town of Sibidooloo is situated in a fertile valley, surrounded with high rocky hills.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Kamalia
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From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Karfa
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From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Manding
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From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Mandingoes
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From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
Mansa
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From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
oligarchynounUS /ˈɑːləɡɑːrki/
a political system governed by a few people
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
PresentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
proposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
prosecutesverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːts/
third-person singular of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
recoversverbUS /rɪˈkʌvərz/
third-person singular of “recover” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
removesnounUS /riˈmuːvz/
plural of “remove” — degree of figurative distance or separation
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The town of Sibidooloo is situated in a fertile valley, surrounded with high rocky hills.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
scarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Sibidooloo
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From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The town of Sibidooloo is situated in a fertile valley, surrounded with high rocky hills.
slatee
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From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading The town of Sibidooloo is situated in a fertile valley, surrounded with high rocky hills.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Taura
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From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The town of Sibidooloo is situated in a fertile valley, surrounded with high rocky hills.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It is scarcely accessible for horses, and during the frequent wars between the Bambarrans, Foulahs, and Mandingoes, has never once been plundered by an enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I entered the town, the people gathered round me, and followed me into the balloon; where I was presented to the Dooty or chief man, who is here called Mansa, which usually signifies king.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nevertheless, it appeared to me that the government of Manding was a sort of republic, or rather an oligarchy, every town having a particular Mansa, and the chief power of the state, in the last resort, being lodged in the assembly of the whole body.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
Wonda
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From this reading _Government of Manding.--The Author's reception by the Mansa, or chief man of Sibidooloo, who takes measures for the recovery of his horse and effects.--The Author removes to Wonda.--Great scarcity, and its afflicting consequences.--The Author recovers his horse and clothes.--Presents his horse to the Mansa, and prosecutes his journey to Kamalia.--Some account of that town.--The Author's kind reception by Karfa Taura, a slatee, who proposes to go to the Gambia in the next dry season, with a caravan of slaves.--The Author's sickness, and determination to remain and accompany Karfa._
