Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

later than; following

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

(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 Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

expected hopefully

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

eagerly desirous

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

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

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

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

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

having made preparations

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

flow back or recede

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

every person

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

accept an excuse for

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

set up or found

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

yet to be or coming

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

in a generous manner

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

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

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

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

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

go away from a place

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

noble and generous in spirit

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

march in a procession

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

come together

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

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From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

absolutely essential

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

on one occasion

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

earlier in time

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

with speed

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

on the contrary

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

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

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

the leader of an Arab village or family

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

the longest lake in the world in central Africa between Tanzania and Congo in the Great Rift Valley

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

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

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Sheikh, however, I must add, on a prior occasion, very generously proposed, in case we felt disposed to carry on the survey of the lake, to return to the Arab depôt at Kazé, and fetch some more _African money_, to meet the necessary expenses.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Leave Tanganyika--Determine to Visit the Ukéréwé Lake, _alias_ Victoria N'yanza--Confusion about Rivers Running in and out--Idea that it is the Source of the Nile--Arrangements for the Journey--Difficulties--The March--Nature of the Country--Formalities at the Meeting of Caravans--A Pagazi Strike--A Sultana--Incidents--Pillars of Granite.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

in or at the place that

From this reading Though admiring so magnanimous a sacrifice on the part of this energetic Sheikh, it was voted, in consequence of my companion's failing health, as well as from the delay it would occasion, that we should all return at once to Kazé, where we expected to meet our reserve supplies.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.

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

From this reading On returning to Ujiji after a rather protracted sojourn at Uvira, occasioned by Kannina's not completing his work so quickly as had been anticipated, we found our stock of beads and cloth, which had been left in charge of the Ras-cafila, Sheikh Said, and under the protection of the Beluches and our Wanyamuézi porters, reduced to so low an ebb that everybody felt anxious about our future movements.

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

From this reading I wished to finish off the navigation of the lake; but Captain Burton declared he would not, as he had had enough of canoe-travelling, and thought our being short of cloth, and out of leave, would be sufficient excuse for him.