15th
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From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
1797
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From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
22
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From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
24th
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From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
Ainslie
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From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
AntiguanounUS /ænˈtiːɡwə/
the largest of the islands comprising Antigua and Barbuda
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
Bambarra
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From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
dnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
discoverernounUS /dɪˈskʌvərər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
Dr
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From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
ExpeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
Falmouth
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From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
GambianounUS /ˈɡæmbiə/
a narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
Laidley
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From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
MoorsnounUS /mʊrz/
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 _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
NigernounUS /ˈnaɪdʒər/
an African river; flows into the South Atlantic
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
PacketnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
Park'snounUS /pɑːrks/
possessive form of “park” — a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
Pisania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
sailedverbUS /seɪld/
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
Sego
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From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
slave-ship
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From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
toilsomeadjective
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As no European vessel was at that time expected to arrive at Gambia, Park embarked on the 15th June 1797, on board a slave-ship bound to America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On his arrival at Pisania, his kind and attentive friend Dr. Laidley was absent, but a countryman, Mr. Robert Ainslie, invited him to his house.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading This vessel was driven by stress of wind to the West Indies, and at length, after much difficulty, succeeded in making the island of Antigua; whence Park sailed on the 24th November, in the Chesterfield Packet, which, after a short but stormy passage, reached Falmouth on the 22d December.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In two days Dr. Laidley returned, and hailed Park with joy, receiving him as "one risen from the dead."
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _From Park's return, to his Second Expedition._ Park's own narrative of his travels will now have informed the reader of all that wonderful train of events which the hardy and enterprising discoverer went through: of his captivity among the Moors--his escape--his discovery of the course of the Niger--of the African capital of Sego--his journey through Bambarra, and his toilsome and perilous return.
