Chapter XXI · I Meet with Some Old Acquaintances

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

present in great quantity

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

possessive form of “ali” — United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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From this reading We therefore turned off from the Bontúku road and took a smaller path, which led through Banda to Ashanti.

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From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

in good time

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

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From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

remove the dust from

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We therefore turned off from the Bontúku road and took a smaller path, which led through Banda to Ashanti.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

unfavorable to life or growth

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

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

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

the act of departing

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading We therefore turned off from the Bontúku road and took a smaller path, which led through Banda to Ashanti.

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 It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

not any; not one

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

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

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

go across or through

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

a course of conduct

From this reading We therefore turned off from the Bontúku road and took a smaller path, which led through Banda to Ashanti.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

on the contrary

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading We therefore turned off from the Bontúku road and took a smaller path, which led through Banda to Ashanti.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We therefore turned off from the Bontúku road and took a smaller path, which led through Banda to Ashanti.

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

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

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

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading We therefore turned off from the Bontúku road and took a smaller path, which led through Banda to Ashanti.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Along this road we met but few travellers, and, although the villages were pretty numerous, they were small and poverty-stricken.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

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

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

which person or people

From this reading It had been our original intention to pass through Bontúku on our way south, but the fiddler, Osman, who knew the country well, urged us to turn south-east by way of Banda, as we should thus considerably shorten our journey through the forest; and, as my recollections of the horrors of forest travelling were most vivid, I supported Osman in his contention that we should keep as long as possible in the orchard country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We were up betimes on the following morning, and shaking off the abundant dust of Osumánu’s inhospitable abode, sallied forth with our companions.

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

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was Ali’s plan to give an entertainment in the market before leaving Táari, that we might start with replenished purses, but the people were now busy with the commencement of the day’s work, and no strangers had yet arrived; whence the performance--in which I took no part--fell rather flat, and was brought to a premature close; so, having invested the meagre collection in a small stock of provisions, we took to the road.