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13th
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
Abyssinian
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
Abyssinians
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
advantage
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
Aliu
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
almost
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
Amba
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
any
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
assistance
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
August
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
band
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
bare
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
beverage
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
billets
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
bound
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
certainly
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
chest
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
cloth
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
clothes
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
companion
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
Congratulated
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
considering
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
cotton
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
cubit
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
cubits
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
day
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
drawers
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
dress
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
dressed
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
dry
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
effects
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
endeavour
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
even
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
exposure
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
fastened
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
fire-arms
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
fresh
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
girdle
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
habits
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
hand's-breadth
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
hearth
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
high
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
Home
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
house
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
ill
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
Inspection
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
knee
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
left
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
legs
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
lieu
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
loins
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
long
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
look
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
loose
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
made
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
manufacture
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
Market
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
mekanet
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
more
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
narrow
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
Negoos
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
new
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
night
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
now
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
Numerous
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
obviate
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
pair
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
palace
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
petticoat
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
piled
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
Pleasant
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
present
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
priests
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
put
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
quite
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
reception
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
Return
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
rope
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
sennafil
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
sent
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
shirt
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
shoulders
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
soft
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
sometimes
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
soon
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
southern
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
spread
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
state
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
substitute
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
suit
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
thick
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
thirty
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
thought
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
troublesome
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
twenty
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
usual
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
very
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
Visit
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
visitors
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From this reading Abyssinian dress.--Visit to the Negoos.--Inspection of fire-arms.-- Congratulated on my reception.--Return to Aliu Amba.--A troublesome companion.--Pleasant beverage.--Market day.-- Numerous visitors.--Home manufacture of cloth.
waist
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
Walderheros
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From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
weak
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
wear
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From this reading It is not usual for the Abyssinians to wear this in the house, but as I thought that I was not quite bound by their habits, considering my present weak state, I had put it on as a substitute for a shirt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
white
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From this reading I did not look to advantage, certainly, in my new suit, for the _sennafil_, a pair of very loose petticoat drawers, fastened by a thick, but soft, cotton rope around my waist, left my white thin legs bare for more than a hand’s-breadth above the knee.
wide
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _August 13th._--Every endeavour was now made by the worthy priests to obviate any ill effects from the exposure during the night; fresh billets were piled upon the hearth, and dry clothes being sent for from the palace, with Walderheros’ assistance I was soon dressed as a southern Abyssinian.
wrapt
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From this reading In lieu of my shirt the long _mekanet_, or girdle, a narrow band of cloth one cubit wide, and sometimes twenty or even thirty cubits long, was wrapt around my loins, being spread open over my chest, and behind almost as high as my shoulders.
