Chapter XI

(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 "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

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

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

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

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

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

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

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

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

wicked and cruel behavior

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

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

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

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

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

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

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

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

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

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

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

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

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

defeat someone through trickery or deceit

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

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

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

Boer statesman (1825-1904)

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

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 None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

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

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

not one, and not any

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

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

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

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

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

not in physical motion

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

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

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

a special situation

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

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

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

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

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

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

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

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

From this reading Mother told me that there was trouble between the British and Boers and that my father had received certain orders from Oom Paul Kruger.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As soon as we reached Rietvlei my father and Tuys closeted themselves in his office.

at the time that

From this reading None of our little army had left Rietvlei when Tuys came out of the house and summoned its leaders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading War with England--Siege of Belfast--Our boyish impi attacks the British--Ghosts defeat us--Jafta's friendship--English troopers do the "sporting thing"--Umzulek still planning deviltry--Death of Klaas, our jockey--Father sends me away to get an education.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are all to go to your homes," he said, "and there wait for orders.