Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

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

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

the act of breaking something

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

without stop or interruption

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the head of a state government

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

plural of “hire” — a newly hired employee

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

engage in

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

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From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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 THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

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From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

determined

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

up to a particular time

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

soldiers collectively

From this reading We learned that a part of their troops were in the island of Bokos, situated but a short distance from our own.

being four more than twenty

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

under normal conditions

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

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

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

at the time that

From this reading We however continued sowing; and more than twenty-four thousand feet of cotton had already been added to the plantation, when our labours were stopped by war suddenly breaking out between the colony and the Moors.

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

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

which person or people

From this reading It was said that the Arab merchants and the Marabouts, (priests of the Musulmen), who usually travel to Senegal on affairs of commerce, had been arrested by the French soldiers.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the fear that the Moors would come to our island and make us prisoners, we resolved to go to the head-quarters of the colony, and stay there till the war had ceased.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE COLONY OF SENEGAL AT WAR WITH THE MOORS--THE PICARD FAMILY OBLIGED TO ABANDON THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--THEY GO TO FIND A HOME AT ST LOUIS--M. PICARD HIRES AN APARTMENT FOR HIS FAMILY, AND RETURNS TO SAFAL WITH THE OLDEST OF HIS SONS--THE WHOLE UNFORTUNATE FAMILY FALL SICK--RETURN OF M. PICARD TO SENEGAL--DEATH OF YOUNG LAURA--HE WISHES TO RETURN TO HIS ISLAND--THE CHILDREN OPPOSE IT--HE FALLS DANGEROUSLY ILL--THE WORTHY PEOPLE OF THE COLONY ARE INDIGNANT AT THE GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF MISERY IN WHICH HE HAS LEFT THE PICARD FAMILY.