Chapter XXVI

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From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading To this the English Government grudgingly added a small appropriation from the Egyptian treasury.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose

From this reading To this the English Government grudgingly added a small appropriation from the Egyptian treasury.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading THE EMIN BEY RELIEF EXPEDITION.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

plural of “consent” — permission to do something

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

bear the expenses of

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading To this the English Government grudgingly added a small appropriation from the Egyptian treasury.

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From this reading THE EMIN BEY RELIEF EXPEDITION.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading To this the English Government grudgingly added a small appropriation from the Egyptian treasury.

greatly annoyed; out of patience

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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

From this reading THE EMIN BEY RELIEF EXPEDITION.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

assets in the form of money

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

depressingly dark

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

in a grudging manner

From this reading To this the English Government grudgingly added a small appropriation from the Egyptian treasury.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

of the present time and place

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

an adherent of Mahdism

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

march in a procession

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

absolutely essential

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading THE EMIN BEY RELIEF EXPEDITION.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

term of address for a man

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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

From this reading To this the English Government grudgingly added a small appropriation from the Egyptian treasury.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

having a supporting base

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

-ing form of “subscribe” — offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

carry out

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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

From this reading THE EMIN BEY RELIEF EXPEDITION.

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

From this reading To this the English Government grudgingly added a small appropriation from the Egyptian treasury.

United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

in the direction of

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

a person who changes location

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading To this the English Government grudgingly added a small appropriation from the Egyptian treasury.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

during the time that

From this reading Henry M. Stanley, while standing on the stage of the Academy of Music, in the city of Philadelphia, on December 11th, 1886, lecturing on his experiences in the Congo, received a cable despatch calling him to England to take charge of the expedition to Wadelai, Emin’s headquarters, near Lake Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading The betrayal of Gordon at Khartoum by the British Government, and the consequent sad plight it placed Emin Pasha in, so thoroughly exasperated public opinion in England that immediate steps were taken to form a relief committee, and to raise the necessary funds to defray the expenses of fitting-out a relief expedition, Sir William Mackinnon alone subscribing $100,000.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.

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

From this reading Public Opinion in England -- A Relief Committee Organized -- Subscription of Funds to Defray Expenses of an Expedition -- Henry M. Stanley called to England by Cable -- Accepts Command of the Relief Expedition -- Stanley’s Opinion as to the Character of the Expedition and the best Route -- Reaches Zanzibar -- Meets Tippu-Tib -- Supplied with 600 Carriers -- Consents to Accompany Stanley -- Sails for the Mouth of the Congo, February 25th -- Reaches the Aruwimi in June -- Leaves a Rearguard at Yambuya -- Advance towards Albert Nyanza along the Valley of the Aruwimi -- Startling Rumors -- Stanley and Emin Reported to be in the Hands of the Arabs -- A Letter in Proof Received from a Mahdist Officer in the Soudan -- News of Disasters on the Congo -- Murder of Dr. Barttelot -- Death of Mr. Jamieson -- The Gloomy News Regarding Stanley’s Fate -- The Opinion of Thomson, the African Traveller -- News of Stanley’s Arrival at Emin’s Capital received December, 1888 -- First News from Stanley Himself, April 3d, 1889 -- Full Account of his March, and the Terrible Experiences Suffered from Yambuya to the Albert Nyanza.