Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

in addition

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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From this reading We had entered the kingdom of Anno.

from appearances alone

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

quick and energetic

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

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

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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From this reading It was the mighty Comoe.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

well in the past; former

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

suitable for use as food

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading We had entered the kingdom of Anno.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading THE GIANT'S FINGER.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

set up or found

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading THE GIANT'S FINGER.

reflecting light

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

death of a person

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

before any deductions

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading We had entered the kingdom of Anno.

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From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the mighty Comoe.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading We had entered the kingdom of Anno.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading It was the mighty Comoe.

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From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We had entered the kingdom of Anno.

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From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

plural of “orgy” — any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

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From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

cut with a saw

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading THE GIANT'S FINGER.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

up to a particular time

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

up to a particular time

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

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

From this reading It was the mighty Comoe.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

plural of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

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

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

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

From this reading FOR quite three weeks we pushed forward through the interminable forest until one day we came to a small village beyond which lay a great broad river glistening in the noon-day sun.

during the time that

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

which person or people

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the village I saw traces of human sacrifices, and Omar, in reply to a question, told me that although these happy-looking natives were very skilful weavers and dyers who did a brisk trade in _fu_, a bark cloth of excellent quality--which I found afterwards they manufactured from the bark of a tree apparently of the same species as the much-talked-of _rokko_ of Uganda--they nevertheless at the death of a chief sacrificed some of his slaves to "water the grave," while the memory of the departed was also honoured with gross orgies which lasted till everything eatable or drinkable in the village was consumed.