Chapter IV

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From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

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From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

highly skilled

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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 LIVINGSTONE’S SECOND (AND LAST) EXPEDITION TO AFRICA.

later than; following

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

anew

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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

From this reading LIVINGSTONE’S SECOND (AND LAST) EXPEDITION TO AFRICA.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

subject to appointment

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

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

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

doing or producing good

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading It is historically true that the men of this class have generally inflicted great evils upon mankind.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading LIVINGSTONE’S SECOND (AND LAST) EXPEDITION TO AFRICA.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

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

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It is historically true that the men of this class have generally inflicted great evils upon mankind.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

throughout history

From this reading It is historically true that the men of this class have generally inflicted great evils upon mankind.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading It is historically true that the men of this class have generally inflicted great evils upon mankind.

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

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is historically true that the men of this class have generally inflicted great evils upon mankind.

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From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

immediately past

From this reading LIVINGSTONE’S SECOND (AND LAST) EXPEDITION TO AFRICA.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading LIVINGSTONE’S SECOND (AND LAST) EXPEDITION TO AFRICA.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

march in a procession

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

understood perfectly

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

the force of workers available

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

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

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading LIVINGSTONE’S SECOND (AND LAST) EXPEDITION TO AFRICA.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

required or under orders

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is historically true that the men of this class have generally inflicted great evils upon mankind.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

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

From this reading LIVINGSTONE’S SECOND (AND LAST) EXPEDITION TO AFRICA.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is historically true that the men of this class have generally inflicted great evils upon mankind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is historically true that the men of this class have generally inflicted great evils upon mankind.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

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

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

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

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

which person or people

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Among great men who have had much to do in directing the destinies of nations or any considerable number of mankind, there have been two kinds--one class, who supposed they controlled events and by imperial will and power mastered circumstances and the course of Providence; the other, composed of those who have modestly imagined they were but instruments in the hands of a Superior Power through whom some of his beneficent designs were to be accomplished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Among the former was Napoleon Bonaparte, who probably thought that in many particulars God was entitled to high respect, but that in the general conduct of military campaigns, He could not be compared with the French Emperor.

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

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.

an island in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa; part of the United Republic of Tanzania

From this reading Again leaves England, March, 1858 -- Resigning his position as Missionary for the London Society, he is appointed by the British Government Consul at Killimane -- After a brief exploration along the Zambesi, he again visits England -- Sails on his Final Expedition August 14th, 1865, and proceeds by way of Bombay to Zanzibar -- Report of his Murder on the shores of Nyassa.