Chapter XI

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

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

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

(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 Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

the act of departing

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

set up or found

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

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

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

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

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

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

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

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

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

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

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

the force of workers available

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

not any; not one

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

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

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

people who have retreated

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

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

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

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From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

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

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

in the near future

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

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

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

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

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

in the direction of

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

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

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

not known

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

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

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

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

From this reading At the rapids of Ukassa, near the mouth of the Ruiki River, a fleet of canoes came to attack him, but the savages retreated when they found the strangers were ready to fight.

at the time that

From this reading "Mr. Stanley's hope of obtaining canoes was soon realized," said Fred, when the party assembled in the evening, "but he suffered greatly before he secured them.

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

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

during the time that

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "He found some old and abandoned canoes which his men repaired; and with these canoes and the _Lady Alice_ he transported a part of his force, while the remainder went by land.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Small-pox and other diseases carried off many of his people; the natives at first refused all offers of peace, and would sell no provisions.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading HOW STANLEY OBTAINED CANOES.--THE PEOPLE OF UKUSU.--THEIR HOSTILITY.--A FIGHT AND TERMS OF PEACE.--SEPARATION FROM TIPPU-TIB.--DEPARTURE "TOWARDS THE UNKNOWN."--A SAD FAREWELL.--AMONG THE VINYA-NARA.--THE NATIVES AT STANLEY FALLS.--A FIERCE BATTLE.--DEFENDING A STOCKADE.--BOATS CAPSIZED IN A TEMPEST AND MEN DROWNED.--BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.--A BATTLE ON THE WATER.--MONSTER CANOES.--AMONG THE MWANA NTABA.--THE NATIVES ARE DEFEATED.--FIRST CATARACT OF STANLEY FALLS.--CAMPED IN A FORTIFICATION.