Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

not accessible to view

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

placed crosswise

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading FURTHER DETAILS OF THE DEATH OF LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

true confidential information

From this reading FURTHER DETAILS OF THE DEATH OF LIVINGSTONE.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading [We shall now refer to the last words written in Dr. Livingstone’s diary.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

in an effectual manner

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

to come or go into

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

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

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

third-person singular of “expire” — lose validity

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FURTHER DETAILS OF THE DEATH OF LIVINGSTONE.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

toward home

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

immediately past

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

go away from a place

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading FURTHER DETAILS OF THE DEATH OF LIVINGSTONE.

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

From this reading [We shall now refer to the last words written in Dr. Livingstone’s diary.

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

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

engage in

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

march in a procession

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading [We shall now refer to the last words written in Dr. Livingstone’s diary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FURTHER DETAILS OF THE DEATH OF LIVINGSTONE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

the act of taking and printing photographs

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

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

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

make reference to

From this reading [We shall now refer to the last words written in Dr. Livingstone’s diary.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading [We shall now refer to the last words written in Dr. Livingstone’s diary.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

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

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

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

From this reading FURTHER DETAILS OF THE DEATH OF LIVINGSTONE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

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

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

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

From this reading The Last Night -- Expires in the Act of Praying -- Council of the Men -- Noble Conduct of Chitambo -- The Preparation of the Corpse -- Honor Shown to Dr. Livingstone -- Interment of the Heart at Chitambo’s -- Homeward March from Ilala -- Illness of all the Men -- Deaths -- The Luapulu -- Reach Tanganyika -- Leave the Lake -- Cross the Lambalamfipa Range -- Immense Herds of Game -- News of East Coast Search Expedition -- Confirmation of News -- Avant-Couriers sent Forward to Unyanyembe -- Chuma Meets Lieut. Cameron -- Sad Death of Dr. Dillon -- The Body Effectually Concealed -- Arrival on the Coast.

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

From this reading It is evident that he was unable to do more than make the shortest memoranda, and to mark on the map which he was making the streams which enter the lake as he crossed them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading [We shall now refer to the last words written in Dr. Livingstone’s diary.

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

From this reading A copy of the two pages in his pocket-book which contains them is, by the help of photography, set before the reader.

the words that are spoken

From this reading [We shall now refer to the last words written in Dr. Livingstone’s diary.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading [We shall now refer to the last words written in Dr. Livingstone’s diary.