used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What an awful poison this _mboundou_ is!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading What an awful poison this _mboundou_ is!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
bowlfuls
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From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Olanga-Condo, a mighty _ouganga_ (doctor), was to drink the _mboundou_.
take in liquids
From this reading Olanga-Condo, a mighty _ouganga_ (doctor), was to drink the _mboundou_.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
HOW
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From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
MBOUNDOU
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From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Olanga-Condo, a mighty _ouganga_ (doctor), was to drink the _mboundou_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
OLANGA-CONDO
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From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
ouganga
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From this reading Olanga-Condo, a mighty _ouganga_ (doctor), was to drink the _mboundou_.
POISONverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRINKING THE MBOUNDOU.—HOW OLANGA-CONDO COULD DO IT.—HOW THE MBOUNDOU IS MADE.—THE EFFECT OF THE POISON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What an awful poison this _mboundou_ is!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Olanga-Condo, a mighty _ouganga_ (doctor), was to drink the _mboundou_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Olanga-Condo, a mighty _ouganga_ (doctor), was to drink the _mboundou_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
a Caucasian
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading What a wild scene I beheld; one which had never been seen before by any white man!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
an affirmative
From this reading Nevertheless, Olanga-Condo could drink it; yes, he could drink it by bowlfuls, one of which was more than sufficient to kill any man or woman.
