Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

any thing at all

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading There was something terrible in Biassou’s appetite.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading There was something terrible in Biassou’s appetite.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

confined by bonds

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

any of various types of cabbage

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

a member of an American Indian peoples of northeastern South America and the Lesser Antilles

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

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

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

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

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

not still wet

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

take in solid food

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

divisible by two

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

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

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

cause to arise

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

young sheep

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

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

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

march in a procession

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

(West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

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

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading During breakfast, Biassou ordered one of his aides-de-camp to order the march past to commence, and the different corps began to defile past in fairly good order.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

plural of “raisin” — dried grape

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

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

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

aged or processed

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something terrible in Biassou’s appetite.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

a lightweight cord

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

inflected form of “tar” — coat with tar

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading There was something terrible in Biassou’s appetite.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something terrible in Biassou’s appetite.

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

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The Obi did not join their repast; like others in his profession, I could easily understand that he never took anything in public, to induce a belief amongst the negroes that he lived entirely without food.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

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

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE breakfast hour had now arrived; the shell of a turtle was placed before Biassou, in which smoked a species of _olla-podrida_ seasoned with bacon, in which turtle flesh took the place of lamb; an enormous carib cabbage floated on the surface of the stew, and in addition, on strips of bark, were dried raisins and water-melons, a loaf of maize bread; and a bottle of wine, bound round with tarred string, completed the feast.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Biassou took from his pocket a few heads of garlic and rubbed his bread with them; then, without even ordering the bleeding form to be carried away, he began to eat, inviting Rigaud to do the same.