Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

(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 When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

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From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

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

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

any thing at all

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

a collection of resources

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The next morning (Aug.

(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

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

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

a connecting shape

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

having lost your job

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

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From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

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

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

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

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

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

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

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

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

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

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

a person who carries a message

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning (Aug.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

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

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning (Aug.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

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

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

hold back to a later time

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

the season of growth

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

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

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

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

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

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

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

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

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

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

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

up to a particular time

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

moral weakness

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

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

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

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

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

at the time that

From this reading When the required instrument did come, it was too late to do anything, so Karissa stayed all night, turning in upon an ox-skin, and sharing the porch of my house with Goodaloo.

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

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

which person or people

From this reading A discharged servant of the Embassy, named Sultaun, who resided in Aliu Amba, brought two files, which I purchased from him for a few charges of gunpowder, but until the return of Tinta’s messenger, I was obliged to postpone repairing the gun-lock.

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

From this reading Karissa remained the whole day at my house, for Tinta had been obliged to send to Ankobar for a spring vice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Conversation with Karissa.--Of the origin of the Galla.--Of the word Adam.--Of Eve.--Phœnician history.--Sanchoniathon and Moses.--Of the religion of the Galla.--Of Waak.-- Connexion with Bacchus.--Reward of enterprise.--African ethnology.--Of the armoury of the Negoos.--Different kinds of guns.--Of the ammunition.