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 And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

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

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

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

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

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

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

heedful of potential consequences

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

in a serious manner

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

be excessively hot

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

death of a person

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

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

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

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

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

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

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

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From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

and nothing more

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

push for something

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

express in words

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

only a very short time before

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

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

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

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

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

during the time that

From this reading Loango has a bar, and outside of that mysterious and somewhat suggestive nautical hindrance the coasting steamers anchor, while the smaller local fry find harbour nearer to the land.

which person or people

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those who for their sins have been to Loango will scarcely care to have its beauties recalled to memory.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Faithful and hopeful, wise in charity, Strong in grave peace, in pity circumspect.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Suffice it to say, therefore, that there is such a place, and the curious may find it marked in larger type than it deserves on the map of Africa, on the West Coast of that country, and within an inch or so of the Equator.

but in spite of that

From this reading And to such as have not yet visited the spot one can only earnestly recommend a careful avoidance.