Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

anew

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading WESTWARD ALONG THE CONGO TO THE ATLANTIC.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading WESTWARD ALONG THE CONGO TO THE ATLANTIC.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

an equal exchange

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

traveling around something (by ship or plane)

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading WESTWARD ALONG THE CONGO TO THE ATLANTIC.

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

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “firearm” — a portable gun

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

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From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

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From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

come together

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

and nothing more

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

above and across; more than

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

go across or through

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “push” — the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

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

From this reading WESTWARD ALONG THE CONGO TO THE ATLANTIC.

from that place or that time

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading WESTWARD ALONG THE CONGO TO THE ATLANTIC.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

in the direction of

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

proved to be true

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Starting from Ujiji, he made a complete circumnavigation of the lake, and verified many observations of that portion which he had previously visited and explored in company with Dr. Livingstone.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Stanley, in the course of this survey, settled the question of the river Luguka, which Cameron had conjectured was the outlet of Lake Tanganyika towards the west, and into the system of lakes which form the head waters of the Lualala, or Lomame of Livingstone.

toward the west

From this reading WESTWARD ALONG THE CONGO TO THE ATLANTIC.

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

From this reading Here Stanley fitted together and launched his exploring boat, the _Lady Alice_, in which he had already rendered such excellent service to the cause of geographical science on Lake Victoria Nyanza, and commenced his survey of Lake Tanganyika.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

used until no longer useful

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.

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

From this reading Surveys Lake Tanganyika -- Settles the Question of the River Luguka -- An Outbreak of Small-pox and Fever in Ujiji -- Causes Stanley to Depart -- Pushes his way along the Right Bank of the Lualala to the Nyangwe -- Overland Through Uregga -- Brought to a Stand-still by an Impenetrable Forest -- Crosses over to the Left Bank -- Northeast Uskusa -- Dense Jungles -- Opposed and Harassed by Hostile Savages -- Assailed Night and Day -- The Progress of the Expedition almost Hopeless -- Deserted by Forty of his Porters -- Takes to the River as the only Chance to Escape -- Pass the Cataracts by Cutting a Road through Thirteen Miles of Dense Forest for the Passage of the _Lady Alice_ and the Canoes -- Almost Incessantly Fighting the Savages -- Threatened with Starvation -- Three Days without Food -- Meet with a Friendly Tribe with whom they Barter for Supplies -- Many Falls and Furious Rapids -- Again Attacked by a more Warlike Tribe, armed with Firearms -- Almost Starved and Worn-Out with Fatigue, reaches Isangila -- Leaves the River -- Terrible Sufferings of his People -- Relief from Embomma -- Reach Embomma -- Kabinda and Londa -- Sail for Cape of Good Hope -- Thence Return by Steamer to Zanzibar -- Close of the Expedition.