Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

later than; following

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

anew

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

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From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

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From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

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From this reading A long framework of banana-stalks was constructed, on which his body was placed.

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From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

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From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A long framework of banana-stalks was constructed, on which his body was placed.

placed in a grave

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading A long framework of banana-stalks was constructed, on which his body was placed.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading A long framework of banana-stalks was constructed, on which his body was placed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

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

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

an opening into or through something

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

the state of being honored

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

temporary military shelter

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

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

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

third-person singular of “improve” — to make better

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper)

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

immediately past

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A long framework of banana-stalks was constructed, on which his body was placed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

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From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A long framework of banana-stalks was constructed, on which his body was placed.

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

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A long framework of banana-stalks was constructed, on which his body was placed.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

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

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

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

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

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

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

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

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

male cat

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading A deep hole was dug beneath the hut, and there, after the recital of a sort of liturgy by the medicine-man, who had emerged from his retirement into a position of some importance again, Barega was consigned to his last home amid wailing and lamentation.

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

From this reading Arms and the Man A Deputation--An Unexpected Honour--Msala Improves the Occasion--The Political Situation--First Steps--A Problem--Prospecting for Sulphur--Herr Schwab on His Travels--Made in Germany The chief was buried at nightfall.

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

From this reading Tom had a vague idea that at a chief’s death his wives were slain and buried with him, and was greatly relieved to find that this was not the custom among the Bahima.

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

From this reading A long framework of banana-stalks was constructed, on which his body was placed.

which person or people

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was then covered with several layers of bark-cloth provided by his wives, who had smeared their faces with kaolin, and taken off their necklaces, armlets, and other articles of adornment, exhibiting, besides these outward signs of mourning, a very real grief.