Chapter XI · I Find Myself Among Enemies

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by Arabs

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

anew

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

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From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

remote in manner

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

aroused to action

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

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

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

round gourd of the calabash tree

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

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

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

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

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

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

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

transport from one place to another

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

make strong or stronger

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

set up or found

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

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

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

a member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

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

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

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

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

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

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

immediately past

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

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 As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

an independent group of closely related Chadic languages spoken in the area between the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic languages

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

not any; not one

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

move with force

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As I appeared, the carriers and Annan scrambled into the long ferry canoe, and the ferryman took up his pole and prepared to push off, so Aba stepped into the unwieldy craft that he might see the last of me.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

at the time that

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.

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

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

during the time that

From this reading While I was consuming this insipid but refreshing food, she went into her house and fetched a small grass bag filled with masa, which she shyly placed in my hand and then hurried away before I had time to thank her.

which person or people

From this reading Down at the landing-place, Annan was waiting impatiently with the carriers, and Aba, who had come to see me off, stood at a little distance, aloof and haughty, holding no communication with the Fanti merchant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was aroused next morning by the bugles sounding _réveillé_ in the Hausa camp, and, as I came out of the house, I found Fatima waiting for me with a large calabash of agidi--a kind of thin porridge--to fortify me for my journey.

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

From this reading I showed him the bag of masa, and thanked him and Fatima for their hospitality, and would have made him a little present, but when he perceived my intention, he shook his head with such energy, repeating “Bábu bábu!” and clucking his tongue deprecatingly, that I desisted and shook him again by the hand.