used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
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a state at a particular time
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
curesnounUS /kjʊrz/
plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
dagganoun
relatively nontoxic South African herb smoked like tobacco
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although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I raised the flap, and there was Sugden regarding us with his fever-bright eyes.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
fever-bright
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From this reading I raised the flap, and there was Sugden regarding us with his fever-bright eyes.
flapverbUS /flæp/
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading I raised the flap, and there was Sugden regarding us with his fever-bright eyes.
moving swiftly
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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How
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
L'Tunga's
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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Mbabanenoun
capital of Swaziland; located in northwestern Swaziland
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a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
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muti
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not one thing; not anything
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
win a victory over
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I raised the flap, and there was Sugden regarding us with his fever-bright eyes.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
get something; come into possession of
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refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
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-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I raised the flap, and there was Sugden regarding us with his fever-bright eyes.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
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cut with a saw
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Sebuza
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Sebuza's
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
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happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
Sugden
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From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
SwazilandnounUS /ˈswɑːzɪlənd/
a landlocked monarchy in southeastern Africa; member of the commonwealth that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968
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a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
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tent-walls
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From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading I raised the flap, and there was Sugden regarding us with his fever-bright eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I raised the flap, and there was Sugden regarding us with his fever-bright eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He could see nothing, being shut in by the tent-walls, and was too weak to get up and look out.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
at the time that
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
a Caucasian
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having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
witch-doctors
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Sugden was wide awake when we reached the camp and despite his condition was overcome with curiosity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Suddenly, while we were watching Sebuza enjoy his ornaments, I saw the side of the tent being feebly punched from within.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
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