Chapter V

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From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

having companions or an escort

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

later than; following

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

(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 _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

in addition

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

a member of the Semitic speaking people of northern Ethiopia

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

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From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

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From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

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From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

being joined in close association

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

carefully weighed

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

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From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

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From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

set up or found

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

the head of a state government

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC)

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

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

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

a Scottish church

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

go away from a place

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

come together

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

a promise

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

approval to do something

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

United States writer whose novels portray middle-class Jewish life (born in 1933)

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

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

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

not in physical motion

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

carry out

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

in or at that place or location

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

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

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.

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

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

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

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

in or at the place that

From this reading Captain Harris the Ambassador, Captain Graham, the second in command, and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon Kirk, lived at Angolahlah, where I now expected to be permitted to go by my gaoler the Wallasmah.

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

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

which person or people

From this reading _May 26, 1842._--After Mr. Scott joined me at Farree, I considered that all my troubles were at an end, although I had still to go above fifty miles before I could meet the members of the British Political Mission who had accompanied the King to his residence at Angolahlah, the most western town of his dominions.

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

From this reading An establishment was still kept up at Ankobar, situated about one third of the way between Farree and Angolahlah, at the head of which was the naturalist attached to the Mission, Dr. Roth, with whom was Mr. Bernatz, the artist, and there also Mr. Scott was stationed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.-- Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.-- Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Antomali of Herodotus.-- Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I found, however, I was reckoning without my host, for a new difficulty had arisen, from the circumstance of Mr. Scott having come down to Farree without the permission of Walda-anna, the Governor of Ankobar.