Chapter XII

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

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about noon when we quitted Sesheke.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

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

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

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

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

only a very short time before

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

plural of “cataract” — an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

the act of departing

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

set up or found

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

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

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about noon when we quitted Sesheke.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

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From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was about noon when we quitted Sesheke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

a borough of New York City

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

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From this reading It was about noon when we quitted Sesheke.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

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

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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

From this reading UP THE ZAMBESI.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

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

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

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

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading UP THE ZAMBESI.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Departure from Sesheke--The queens’ squadron--First night’s camp--Symptoms of fever--Agricultural advantages of the Zambesi valley--Rapids and cataracts of the central Zambesi--The Mutshila-Aumsinga rapids--A catastrophe--Encampment near Sioma--A conspiracy--Lions around Sioma--My increasing illness.

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

From this reading There I found three of the royal canoes waiting for me; but as they barely sufficed to carry my baggage, I had to ask for a fourth, my servants for the present having to follow on foot.

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

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was about noon when we quitted Sesheke.

at the time that

From this reading It was about noon when we quitted Sesheke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the morning fixed for the start one of the Marutse sub-chieftains came to me with a message that I was to accompany him to the river side.

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From this reading UP THE ZAMBESI.