Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

in an abundant manner

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

later than; following

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

(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 Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

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

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

placed crosswise

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

take in liquids

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

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

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

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

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

cake flavored with ginger

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

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

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

plural of “hindu” — a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

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

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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 In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

march in a procession

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

type genus of the Musaceae: bananas

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

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 Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

a ravine or gully in southern Asia

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

possessing material wealth

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

done under pressure

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

plural of “serum” — an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

plural of “smoker” — a person who smokes tobacco

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

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

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

hard to endure

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

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

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

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

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

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

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

precisely as stated

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

nonexistent

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

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

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

at the time that

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

in or at the place that

From this reading By the end of March we had crossed the forests, forded the Quande nullah and entered the rich flat district of Mininga, where the gingerbread palm grows abundantly.

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

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

which person or people

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The natives are wanting in pluck and gallantry, the whole tribe are desperate smokers and greatly given to drink.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In January, after many very trying experiences, we arrived at Unyamuezi--the Country of the Moon--with which the Hindus, before the Christian era, had commercial dealings in ivory and slaves.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Here some Arabs came to pay their respects, they told me what I had said about the N'yanza being the source of the Nile would turn out all right, as all the people in the north knew that when the N'yanza rose, the stream rushed with such violence it tore up islands and floated them away.

an angry dispute

From this reading During my stay with Musa, the king at Kaze, who had shown himself friendly on a previous expedition, I underwent some trying experiences in trying to mediate between two rival rulers, Snay and Manua Sera, between whom there was continual wrangle and conflict.