used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
(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 That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
ASCENDINGadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
BARRIERnounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
Chally
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From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
a person who is in charge
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
the act of departing
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
else
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From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
ENOMO
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
GOUMBI
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
HOSTILEadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
held dear
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
the force of workers available
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
NCHANGA
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From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
not one, and not any
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
OVENGA
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From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
QUENGUEZA
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From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
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 A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading That evening we remained together all alone, and talked about my long journey.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AFTER a few days we reached the kingdom of Quengueza, and I received a royal welcome from the sturdy old chief, for he loved me more than any body else.
accept gladly
From this reading A ROYAL WELCOME.--DEPARTURE FROM GOUMBI.--THE STORY OF NCHANGA AND ENOMO.--ASCENDING THE OVENGA RIVER.--A HOSTILE BARRIER REMOVED.--THE ADVICE OF QUENGUEZA.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They think they will never come back; but one of my slaves says he will go with you, and you can depend upon him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He said to me, "Chally, every body is afraid; none of my free men want to follow you.
