(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All travellers in Unyoro have found the people persistent in begging.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
divisible by two
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
set up or found
From this reading All travellers in Unyoro have found the people persistent in begging.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All travellers in Unyoro have found the people persistent in begging.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All travellers in Unyoro have found the people persistent in begging.
a single distinct event
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
M'TESA'S
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From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
engage in
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
march in a procession
From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading All travellers in Unyoro have found the people persistent in begging.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
carry out
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading All travellers in Unyoro have found the people persistent in begging.
UGUNDA
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From this reading THE MARCH THROUGH UGUNDA.--ARRIVAL AT KING M'TESA'S PALACE.
Unyoro
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From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The rest of the march through Unyoro was without incident of consequence, as the people were neither hostile nor familiar.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading They take the example from their chiefs, and consequently their practice is not to be wondered at.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The caravan avoided the villages, as the natives were sure to make exorbitant demands for the privilege of passing through their land, and if their requests were not heeded they would endeavor to "get even" by begging.
