Chapter XXV

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

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

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was not very dark.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

dearly loved

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

the ordinal number of fifty in counting order

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

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

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

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

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

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

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

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

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

the literary culture

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

above and across; more than

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

a full supply

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

with low volume

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

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

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

To recall to mind.

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

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

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

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

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

in the near future

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

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

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

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

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

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

From this reading Soon afterwards there stood before me, accompanied by Ranpano, a tall venerable-looking and slender negro of noble but savage bearing; he was evidently, I thought, a chief; there was something commanding about his countenance.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was not very dark.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading My attention was suddenly drawn away by the singing of numerous voices coming down the river.

migratory

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

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

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

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

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

which person or people

From this reading One fine day I was quietly seated in my bamboo house, and reading over, for the fiftieth time, the letters of the dear friends who had not forgotten me, and were so kind as to remember me in my wandering life in Africa.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading VISIT OF KING QUENGUEZA--I PROMISE TO VISIT HIM--THE KINDNESS OF THE COMMI--THE DRY SEASON ON THE FERNAND-VAZ--PLENTY OF BIRDS AND FISHES--THE MARABOUTS--THE EAGLES--A BAD WOUND.