Chapter IX

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From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

later than; following

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

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

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

the act of constructing something

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

the act of discovering something

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

start firing a weapon

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST VISIT TO THE MARUTSE KINGDOM.

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From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

disposed to please

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

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

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

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

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

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

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading FIRST VISIT TO THE MARUTSE KINGDOM.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

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

From this reading FIRST VISIT TO THE MARUTSE KINGDOM.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

-ing form of “pilfer” — make off with belongings of others

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

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

From this reading FIRST VISIT TO THE MARUTSE KINGDOM.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading FIRST VISIT TO THE MARUTSE KINGDOM.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading He had a broad, open countenance, large eyes, and a good-humoured expression that betrayed nothing of the tyrant that he really was.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading FIRST VISIT TO THE MARUTSE KINGDOM.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

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

From this reading My reception by Sepopo--The libeko--Sepopo’s pilfering propensities--The royal residence--History of the Marutse-Mabunda empire--The various tribes and their districts--Position of the vassal tribes--The Sesuto language--Discovery of a culprit--Portuguese traders at Sepopo’s court--Arrangements for exploring the country--Construction of New Sesheke--Fire in Old Sesheke--Culture of the tribes of the Marutse-Mabunda kingdom--Their superstition--Rule of succession--Resources of the sovereign--Style of building--The royal courtyard--Musical instruments--War-drums--The kishi dance--Return to Impalera and Panda ma Tenka--A lion adventure.

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

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was a man of about five-and-thirty, dressed in European style, with an English hat upon his head, decorated with a fine white ostrich feather.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading A crowd of natives in leather and cotton aprons announced that the king was waiting to receive me, and after proceeding another 200 yards I stood face to face with his majesty.