used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
anew
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
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 They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
CastronounUS /ˈkæstroʊ/
Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
rid of obstructions
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
permission to do something
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
EloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
HakimnounUS /hɑːˈkiːm/
a Muslim ruler or governor or judge
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
InhumanitynounUS /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/
the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
Manyema
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From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
Mbutu
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From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
Mustapha
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From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
RaidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
ToilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
TrapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
communicated in words
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he was tearing a button from Tom’s coat, the eyes of the apparent corpse had opened for an instant, and the body had moved uneasily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
at the time that
From this reading When they caught sight of the six prostrate bodies in the narrow glade they halted, and with one consent bent down to rifle the dead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
which person or people
From this reading They had stripped two of the Arabs of what small articles of value they possessed, when the negro who had stooped over Tom’s body uttered a sharp exclamation, at which his companions left their gruesome occupation and came hastily to his side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the Toils With the Raiders--The Hakim--Mustapha--A Trap--In a Slave Camp--Man’s Inhumanity--De Castro Again--De Castro Eloquent A few minutes after Mbutu had left his master to go on his painful quest for help, four big Manyema warriors came bounding through the forest.
but in spite of that
From this reading They carried spears, the iron heads of which were as yet clear of blood.
