Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

an important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location has made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

(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 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

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

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

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

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

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

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

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

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

a confidential or secret meeting

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

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

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

the act of departing

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

divisible by two

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

the act of departing

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

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

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

march in a procession

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

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

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

not any; not one

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

keep busy with

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

above and across; more than

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

a member of a tall dark (mostly Muslim) people inhabiting Somalia

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

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

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

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

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

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

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Even before we could sail out of the harbour, the first row commenced.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading 21st March 1855.--Having engaged a buggalow and stowed away all the traps, I embarked in the evening, weighed anchor, and set sail.

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

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

which person or people

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The men he had now on board were of the Habr Gerhajis and Habr Teljala tribes, who occupy the coast-line near Kurrum, and had waited the opportunity of obtaining a passage over there in company with me.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Nakhoda (captain), as is often the case in these primitive countries, kept no regular sailors, but trusted to finding men desirous of going to their country, who would work his vessel for him--all Somali being by nature sailors.

people who are wounded

From this reading Aden--Departure--Kurrum--A Conclave of Sages--Arangement of the Expedition--The South-west Monsoon--Medical Practice--The Camp Besieged--Wounded and Captive--A Triumphal Procession--Flight--Return to Aden and to England--Projects.