Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

an experience that appalls

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading Even the most coddled schoolboy will appreciate the force of this comparison.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

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From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

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

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

a widely known person

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

past form of “coddle” — treat with excessive indulgence

From this reading Even the most coddled schoolboy will appreciate the force of this comparison.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Even the most coddled schoolboy will appreciate the force of this comparison.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

divisible by two

From this reading Even the most coddled schoolboy will appreciate the force of this comparison.

accept an excuse for

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

a flaw or weak point

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Even the most coddled schoolboy will appreciate the force of this comparison.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

immediately past

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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 ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

a ruler who is unconstrained by law

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

repeat a passage from

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

get something; come into possession of

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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 To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

a boy attending school

From this reading Even the most coddled schoolboy will appreciate the force of this comparison.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Among the Ashantis at this time (1895) the blood-lust had got complete dominion, and the sacrifice of human life in the capital of their kingdom was so appalling that England was at last obliged to buckle on her armour.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading To quote B.-P. in a characteristic utterance: "To the Ashanti an execution was as attractive an entertainment as is a bull-fight to a Spaniard, or a football match to an Englishman."

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading To give a general idea of these cruelties we will quote a vivid passage from Baden-Powell's book, _The Downfall of Prempeh_: "Any great public function was seized on as an excuse for human sacrifices.

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

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Even the most coddled schoolboy will appreciate the force of this comparison.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.

a late time of life

From this reading ROAD-MAKER AND BUILDER King Prempeh was the first celebrity to receive the attention of B.-P. In his capital of Kumassi, which being interpreted is "the death-place," this miserable barbarian had been practising the most odious cruelties for many years, ignoring British remonstrances, and failing, like another African potentate, to keep his word to successive British Governments.