Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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 With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

later than; following

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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

From this reading THE MEETING OF LIVINGSTONE AND STANLEY.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

eagerly desirous

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

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

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

without deviation

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

the act of discovering something

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

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

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

the act of departing

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

exceedingly bad

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

clarifying by use of examples

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

of great significance or value

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

immediately past

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

the act of departing

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

in a literal sense

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading THE MEETING OF LIVINGSTONE AND STANLEY.

most important element

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

engage in

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

march in a procession

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE MEETING OF LIVINGSTONE AND STANLEY.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

coming from the northwest

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MEETING OF LIVINGSTONE AND STANLEY.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

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

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

existing or coming before

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

plural of “spoiler” — a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading THE MEETING OF LIVINGSTONE AND STANLEY.

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

the longest lake in the world in central Africa between Tanzania and Congo in the Great Rift Valley

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading THE MEETING OF LIVINGSTONE AND STANLEY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

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

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading But the full particulars of the journey of the “Herald” special search expedition, after leaving the main caravan track at Unyanyembe, are of thrilling interest.

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

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

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

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

precisely as stated

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

in a vivid manner

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading Instead of going directly from the last named place to Ujiji, Mr. Stanley was compelled, by reason of hostile tribes, to make an extensive detour to the southwest, and then march up in a northwesterly direction, not very far distant from the east shore of Lake Tanganyika.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The “Land of the Moon” -- Description of the Country and People -- Horrid Savage Rites -- Journey from Unyanyembe to Ujiji -- A Wonderful Country -- A Mighty River Spanned by a Bridge of Grass -- Outwitting the Spoilers -- Stanley’s Entry Into Ujiji and Meeting with Livingstone -- The Great Triumph of an American Newspaper.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading With the object of presenting to the curious a _fac simile_ of the famous cable telegram announcing to an anxious world the discovery of the great discoverer and of undertaking to preserve it in book form, as vividly illustrative of the important part borne by journalistic enterprise in opening up Africa to progress and civilization, that despatch has been literally copied in the preceding chapter.