Chapter XIX

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

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

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

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

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

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

a youthful male person

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

the act of increasing the density of something

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

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

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

of or relating to or at an equator

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

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

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

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

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

and nothing more

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

engage in

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

the force of workers available

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

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

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

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

From this reading THE LAST MEETING ON BOARD THE _EIDER_.--FOUNDING THE FREE STATE OF CONGO.--MR.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

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

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

a person who changes location

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

a landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

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

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

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

From this reading On the next day there was another meeting of the geographical society, at which votes of thanks were given to Frank and Fred for their successful effort to interest and amuse their fellow-voyagers.

a Caucasian

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.

in the company of; together with

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading STANLEY'S LATER WORK ON THE GREAT RIVER.--BUILDING ROADS AND ESTABLISHING STATIONS.--MAKING PEACE WITH THE NATIVES.--BULA MATARI.--RESOURCES OF THE CONGO VALLEY.--STANLEY'S LATEST BOOK.--STEAMERS ON THE RIVER.--THE CONGO RAILWAY.--STANLEY'S PRESENT MISSION IN AFRICA.--EMIN PASHA AND HIS WORK.--HOW STANLEY PROPOSES TO RELIEVE HIM.--DR.

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

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One of the latter suggested that it would be a good plan to ask the author of the "Boy Traveller Series" to make a book for young people by condensing the two volumes of "Through the Dark Continent" into one, just as Frank and Fred had condensed them for the readings they had given on board the steamer.

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

From this reading SCHNITZLER.--BEY OR PASHA?--MWANGA, KING OF UGANDA.--HIS HOSTILITY TO WHITE MEN.--KILLING BISHOP HANNINGTON.--THE EGYPTIAN EQUATORIAL PROVINCE.--LETTER FROM STANLEY.--HIS PLANS FOR THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.--TIPPU-TIB AND HIS MEN.--FROM ZANZIBAR TO THE CONGO.