Chapter III

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

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE EXPLORATIONS IN AFRICA.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

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

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

any thing at all

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

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From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

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

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

as from an altitude or distance

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

-ing form of “dissipate” — to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

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

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE EXPLORATIONS IN AFRICA.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

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

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

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

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

the quality of being humane

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE EXPLORATIONS IN AFRICA.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

the literary culture

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

the force of workers available

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

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

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

an insignificant place

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE EXPLORATIONS IN AFRICA.

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

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

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

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

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

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

an amount of time

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

having a point

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

one of four equal parts

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

new

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE EXPLORATIONS IN AFRICA.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nevertheless, it is a fact that the Christian religion has nowhere in Africa been anything like so generally adopted, practiced, and honored by the natives as in the country of the Bakwains.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF THE EXPLORATIONS IN AFRICA.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

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

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The manner in which Livingstone conducted his missionary labors has already been pointed out, but more with reference to their connection with peoples outside of Africa: with men of letters, of science, and of trade in the civilized world: than with reference to the natives themselves.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Result in Behalf of Science, Religion, and Humanity of the Explorations and Missionary Labors of Dr. Livingstone and Others in Africa -- Review of Recent Discoveries in Respect to the People and the Physical Nature of the African Continent -- The Diamond Fields of South Africa -- Bird’s-Eye View of that Division of the World -- Its Capabilities and Its Wants -- Christianity and Modern Journalism Dissipating Old Barbarisms, and Leading the Way to Triumphs of Civilization.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to estimate the result present and sure to come, in behalf of science, religion, and humanity, of the explorations and missionary labors of Dr. Livingstone and others in Africa during a period which embraces but little more than a quarter of a century.