| 单词 | Haussa |
| 例句 | And then came a cheer that rent the air--a British cheer--howbeit from the throats of gallant Haussas--that drowned the musketry, that rose superior even to the constant growling of the guns. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z Suddenly the Haussas broke right and left, uttering warning shouts. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force But he reached Kano, the famous trading centre of the Haussas, containing some forty thousand inhabitants. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole His dress consisted of all the mixed finery of Haussa and Barbary. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley "A young girl of Haussa, of exquisite beauty," remarks Jackson, "was once sold at Marocco, whilst I was there, for four hundred ducats, whilst the average price of slaves is about one hundred." The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 He is exceedingly disappointed, for it deprives him of making anything for himself in Haussa; and En-Noor keeps him very poor indeed, as his highness does everybody about him. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Too late the plucky Haussa attempted to avoid the impetus by springing aside. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force There is a scatter of ragged huts, grandiosely designated as the barracks, on the level space where the Haussas parade. To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative He was dressed in a bournous of blue cloth, under which was a variegated tobe, made of figured satin, Haussa trousers, sandals of coloured leather, and a red cloth cap on his head. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley There is a very valuable pair of the former in the Berlin Zoological Garden—the Haussa sheep—which are very regularly marked, the front parts of their bodies being red and the hind parts white. Scientific American Supplement, No. 1178, June 25, 1898 After three hours' travelling we appeared to have passed the most barren portion of the plateau, and came upon a new species of tree, called in Haussa, tadana. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Coolly the Haussas threw themselves on the ground, taking advantage of every scrap of cover. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The guide was engaged to accompany them no farther than the kingdom of Haussa. Life and Travels of Mungo Park in Central Africa Still, his ardent spirit triumphing over sorrow and trouble, he pursued his journey, and on the 20th of January he entered Kano, the great emporium of the kingdom of Haussa. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley This zoological garden also possesses a fine ram from the interior of Tunis, which is similar in shape to the Haussa ram, but has shorter horns and a heavier mane. Scientific American Supplement, No. 1178, June 25, 1898 Kashna is represented to be the fountain of the Haussa language, the Florence of Soudan. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government The Haussas were engaged in firing shots into the dug-outs to intimidate their German occupants. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force He quickly gained the confidence of his Haussa troops, and then set to work to improve the sanitary conditions of Jebba, where he was stationed. Here, There and Everywhere Haussa is celebrated for its boxers, the most expert of whom are found among the butchers. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley After passing these there are the Haussa lines, a few European houses, and the cathedral; and when nearly into Christiansborg, a cemetery on either side of the road. Travels in West Africa There are to be added to the zoology of this country the monkey and the mohur, or fine large gazelle, as large as a deer, called in Haussa măráiă. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Without hesitation twenty or more Haussas let fly in the direction of the puff of smoke. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force At the lines where the horses were picketed the Haussa picked out a powerful-looking brute—a "salted" Cape horse which had shown considerable temper at previous times. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Well within the time specified the Haussa was ready for the trek, his kit consisting of a blanket, rifle and ammunition, a haversack and his cooking utensils. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Thinking that the Haussa sergeant was hit one of the covering party began to raise the machine-gun from the ground, but the Haussa was holding it tightly in his arms. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force So we have time enough for the Haussa and Bornou languages. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government The Haussa vanished, presently to reappear with almost an exact counterpart of himself. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Again the weapon was hoisted on the Haussa's broad shoulders. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Yes, sir," continued the corporal, "and the Haussa has been muttering while he was coming to. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force In vain a search was made for the traitor who was known to the Haussas as MacGreg. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force From this it is certain this portion of Soudan still has the ancient name of Haussa. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Directing a Haussa to attend to the Hun's injury and ordering others to round up and disarm the prisoners Wilmshurst hurried his men to the storming of the kopje. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force "Brass Pot, him head-bone blown inside out," he replied, as cheerfully as only a Haussa can when reporting losses amongst his comrades. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Here the horses were left under the charge of one of the Haussas, and the party set out on foot into the bush. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Before he could deliver the stroke Bela Moshi grasped his officer by the shoulders and unceremoniously jerked him aside; then lifting a rifle to his shoulders the Haussa sergeant pressed the trigger. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force I continue much occupied with the Bornouese and Haussa languages, and am now collecting the names of insects and animals. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government It required enormous restraint on the part of the foe to withhold their fire, while already the Haussas had passed the zone where a volley at comparatively short range would have played havoc with them. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Temporary bandages were applied to Spofforth's ugly-looking wounds, while the greatly concerned Haussas improvised a litter made of rifles and coats. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force He has MacGregor and young Vipont to back him up and twenty-five Haussas. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force In twenty minutes the Haussas returned, reporting in characteristically native terms that the German's head had been literally riddled with the burst of bullets from the Maxim. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The villagers are not all slaves; there are many free people amongst them,—also Buza in numbers; Tuaricks who, having settled in Soudan, have forgotten their own language, speaking only Haussa. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government A mile and a half of this sort of marching—the Haussas were in single file—and the platoon emerged into a wider track running obliquely across the path they had taken. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The sharp click of the weapons being fixed to the rifles rattled along the line of excited Haussas. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force A Haussa, in the act of assisting a comrade, sprang high in the air, and fell, his hands in his death-agony clutching at Wilmshurst's ankles. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The crowd of prostrate Haussas rose to their feet, yelling and shouting as they lurched forward with levelled bayonets. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Zinder has always enjoyed much liberty as a province, though it has fallen successively under the influence of Bornou and Haussa princes. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government "Me find dis in bush, sah," continued the imperturbable Haussa, holding up a small, glittering object for his officer's inspection. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force "I tink, sah, dat——" A chorus of yells and warning shouts from the Haussas made the officers turn pretty sharply. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Then he dropped lightly to the ground and by a movement of his arms signalled to some of the Haussas to approach. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force "Hullo!" exclaimed Wilmshurst, as a couple of Haussa scouts hurriedly and stealthily rejoined the advance guard. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Anciently it was ruled by the former; then it lapsed to the Haussa princes and the Fullans, and finally it was again recovered by Bornou. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Then, with a deft movement, Mutton Chop's fingers closed gently round the little animal, and to the astonishment of the four officers the Haussa placed the rodent in his breast pocket. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Accordingly the Haussas set to work to make a stretcher, performing the task with wonderful celerity. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The Haussa nodded vehemently, and led his officer to the footprints. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force "Nonsense!" replied Wilmshurst, yet in his heart he was not at all sure but that the Haussa was right. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The language of this cluster of villages is Haussa, like that of Zinder, the "Haussa of the North," as it is called: it varies a little from the pure Haussa of Kashna and Kanou. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government The second missile burst in a donga a hundred yards to the rear of the Haussas' line, while a few seconds later a third exploded at half that distance again on the Waffs' flank. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The Askaris were numerically far stronger than Wilmshurst's platoon, but the Haussas had a great advantage—that of being the surprising force. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force West African natives are as a rule good carpenters and blacksmiths, and the Haussas were no exception. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force There were other roving forces still in the district, and against these the Haussas were to operate in conjunction with other detachments. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Ancient Haussa, according to the Monshee, consisted of seven cities, viz. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Then, as the infuriated quadruped thundered past, the Haussa brought his rifle to the shoulder and fired. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The Haussas in natural and childlike curiosity were craning their necks to see the unexpected sight. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Followed a long period of inaction on the part of the Haussas. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The rest of "A" Company were not engaged, so it appeared to the still hopeful Haussas that their foes had effected a retreat in a different direction from that expected. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force He sang all our praises in very nice Haussa words, and indulged in the most extraordinary flattery I ever heard. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government The Haussa shook his head, and moved his jaw after the manner of a person eating. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Hardly had the Haussas departed on their errand when a couple of British naval officers literally staggered into the bivouac. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Even had the latter not been expected the Haussas were temporarily rendered immobile by the presence of the crippled seaplane and her crew, and also by the number of prisoners. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Making their way to the depression in the ground where the Haussas of "A" and "B" Companies were lying, the two officers set a couple of men to work to rig up a dummy soldier. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force He is one of those Tuaricks who have settled in Haussa and forgotten their native tongue. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Giving the cub into the care of Bela Moshi, Wilmshurst followed his companions as they tramped in single file along the narrow bush track, the Haussas tailing on to the end of the procession. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force In another ten minutes—five minutes before the time for the bombardment to cease—the Haussas were to start on their desperate frontal attack. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Sheltering behind the cacti that abundantly covered the hill the Haussas could extend on a fairly broad front, and concentrate a heavy fire upon any enemy retiring along the path. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The colonel, wisely deciding that little could be done with men worn out with sleeplessness and fatigue, issued orders that the pursuit would be abandoned until the Haussas had recovered their usual form. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The Haussa has also the g hard, as in măgăree, "good;" and a great number of words with the sound tsh, as doutshee, a stone or mountain. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government The Haussa chuckled audibly, and holding his rifle obliquely with the bayonet thrust into the ground, placed his ear to the butt. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Here small charges of black powder had been placed so as to be exploded from a safe distance and thus deceive the Haussas as to the rifleman's actual position. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Had he used the so-called smokeless powder the Haussas might have expended hundreds of rounds without discovering the cheat. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force "Macgreg, him go," declared one of the Haussas, Macgreg being the name by which the Rhodesian was known to the black troops. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Dec. 5th to 9th.—I was occupied with vocabulary of Haussa and Bornou. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Progress was slow as far as the Haussas were concerned. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Armed only with their bayonets the Haussas vanished into the darkness. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Over the path of the fire the Haussas rushed, the still glowing embers failing to deter them, their bare feet notwithstanding. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force It took considerable efforts on the part of the non-commissioned officer to make the highly-elated Haussas desist from pursuit, but Wilmshurst knew too well the rashness of a prolonged chase through difficult country. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The children call Tesaoua, and the countries thereabout, Haussa, and say it is near, and that they go on donkeys. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Suddenly a shot rang out away on the left front of the concealed Haussas. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The fire was also working against the wind, but the concerted efforts of the Haussas prevented it approaching the derelict aircraft. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force We couldn't get you to see that we were a Haussa platoon, and I had a nice old job keeping my men in hand. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force He could hardly believe the evidence of his senses when, almost within arm's length, appeared the foremost of a single file of Haussas—men not only of his own battalion but of his platoon. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force I made several useful remarks on Haussa grammar, and begin to understand the genius of the language. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Although the German levies still greatly outnumbered the Haussas the former had—in Tommy parlance—"the wind up properly," and numerical superiority no longer counted. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force One man stood a far better chance of escaping detection than two; so greatly to the dismay of every Haussa in his platoon he faced the difficult task single handed. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The Haussa people call it a mouse, but have besides a special name. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government In Haussa there is no word for "fledged." 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