used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
Francisco
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From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
headmannounUS /ˈhedmən/
an executioner who beheads the condemned person
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
Juanna
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From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
Juanna's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
the act of departing
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
most important element
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
Mang-anja
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From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
Mavuae
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From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
become covered with mist
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
SettlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
SOA
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From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was evening, and a party of travellers were encamped on the side of a river that ran through a great and desolate plain.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
at the time that
From this reading SOA SHOWS HER TEETH Three months had passed since that day, when Juanna declared her unalterable determination to accompany Leonard upon his search for the treasures of the People of the Mist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First they followed the course of the river in canoes for ten days or more; then, leaving the main stream, they paddled for three weeks up that of a tributary called Mavuae, which ran for many miles along the foot of a great range of mountains named Mang-anja.
a Caucasian
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
which person or people
From this reading They were a small party, three white people, namely, Leonard, Francisco, and Juanna, fifteen of the Settlement men under the leadership of Peter—that same headman who had been rescued from the slave camp—the dwarf, Otter, and Juanna’s old nurse, Soa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For twelve weeks they had travelled almost without intermission with Soa for their guide, steering continually northward and westward.
