Chapter XIV

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From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

later than; following

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

anew

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

to gain with effort

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

characterized by great determination

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

raised above the ground

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

command against

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

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From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

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

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

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From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

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 His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

for more time

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

the force of workers available

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

not any; not one

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

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From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

extremely

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

a quarter of the circumference of a circle

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

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

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

plural of “telescope” — a magnifier of images of distant objects

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

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

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

(sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading Bruce again attempts to reach the Fountains of the Nile, and succeeds.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

in the direction of

From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading Bruce's quadrant required four men, relieving each other, to carry it, and his timekeeper and telescopes employed two more.

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From this reading After passing a number of torrents, which were all rushing through the flat country of Dembea towards the great lake Tzana, they came to Gorgora, an elevated peninsula, running into the lake for several miles.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Although the iteghe showed great aversion to Bruce's design of exploring the source of the Nile in times of such trouble and commotion, she did not positively forbid the attempt; and therefore, on the 28th of October, 1770, he and his party commenced the undertaking.

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

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.

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

From this reading His difficulties, however, were now all in his own cause; he had no longer to expose himself to danger amid the quarrels and jarring interests of others; his _own_ great object was now before him--an object which he had long determined to attain, or to perish in the attempt.