Chapter XII

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

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

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The province lies entirely on the right bank of the Niger.

a person who is in charge

From this reading MOPTI is the chief town in the rich province of Macina.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

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From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

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From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The province lies entirely on the right bank of the Niger.

apart from; not including

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

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

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

plural of “inundation” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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

From this reading MOPTI is the chief town in the rich province of Macina.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The province lies entirely on the right bank of the Niger.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

an African river; flows into the South Atlantic

From this reading The province lies entirely on the right bank of the Niger.

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

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

in a northern direction

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The province lies entirely on the right bank of the Niger.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

possessing material wealth

From this reading MOPTI is the chief town in the rich province of Macina.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The province lies entirely on the right bank of the Niger.

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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

From this reading It extends on the north to Lake Dhebo, on the east almost to Bandiagara, and on the south to the town of Djenné.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading MOPTI is the chief town in the rich province of Macina.

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

a Caucasian

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.

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

From this reading The whole country is flat, except for a low range of hills to the northward.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A land of inundations — River transport in the Macina Province — The “King of Mopti” — Mopti — Prospects of the rice trade — Shooting wart-hog — Native huts — The protection of egrets — A lion as a pet — A dangerous joke — Scarcity of wood — The white ant — The driver ant.