Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

(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 With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

out of bed

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

relating to or resembling a cone

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “cote” — a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

traveling across

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

the act of departing

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “desertion” — withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

one or the other of two

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

intense or sharp

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

in a faithful manner

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

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

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

full of juice

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

march in a procession

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

information about recent and important events

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

unusual or striking

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

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From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

make square

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

causing extreme terror

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

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

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

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From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

green foliage

From this reading With groves of palms and the evergreen fig-trees on either hand, and before us a fringe of tall cane-grass along the shores, all juicy with verdure, the square tembés of Ugoy and the conical cotes of Kawelé, embowered by banana and plantain, we emerged into the bay of Ujiji from the channel of Bangwé.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

look attentively

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

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

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Stanley was heartily applauded as he paused at the end of what we have recorded in the previous chapter.

at a wholesale price

From this reading STANLEY CONTINUES THE READING.--BAD NEWS AT UJIJI.--SMALL-POX AND ITS RAVAGES.--DESERTIONS BY WHOLESALE.--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION.--CROSSING LAKE TANGANIKA.--TRAVELLERS' TROUBLES.--TERRIFYING RUMORS.--PEOPLE WEST OF THE LAKE.--SINGULAR HEAD-DRESSES.--CANNIBALISM.--DESCRIPTION OF AN AFRICAN VILLAGE.--APPEARANCE OF THE INHABITANTS.--IN MANYEMA.--STORY ABOUT LIVINGSTONE.--MANYEMA HOUSES.--DONKEYS AS CURIOSITIES.--KITETÉ AND HIS BEARD.--THE LUAMA AND THE LUALABA.--ON THE BANKS OF THE LIVINGSTONE.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "The sky was of a stainless blue, and the slumbering lake faithfully reflected its exquisite tint, for not a breath of wind was astir to vex its surface.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Under the stimulus of the applause, and with a reassuring glance at his watch, he continued the story of his march through the Dark Continent, occasionally reading from the book, but for the greater portion of the time holding the volume closed in his hands.