used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
in addition
From this reading Also he quite got round my poor father.
a quantity of money
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
any person at all
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there was no mistake as to the extraordinary influence he exercised over his fellow-natives.
for the reason that
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no mistake as to the extraordinary influence he exercised over his fellow-natives.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading But there was no mistake as to the extraordinary influence he exercised over his fellow-natives.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading But there was no mistake as to the extraordinary influence he exercised over his fellow-natives.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Also he quite got round my poor father.
fellow-natives
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there was no mistake as to the extraordinary influence he exercised over his fellow-natives.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
yet to be or coming
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Also he quite got round my poor father.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
come to pass
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
Indaba-zimbi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But there was no mistake as to the extraordinary influence he exercised over his fellow-natives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
engage in
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But there was no mistake as to the extraordinary influence he exercised over his fellow-natives.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
not any; not one
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
NORTHWARDSadverb
in a northern direction
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But there was no mistake as to the extraordinary influence he exercised over his fellow-natives.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Also he quite got round my poor father.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Also he quite got round my poor father.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Also he quite got round my poor father.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
precisely as stated
From this reading If that old man was a humbug, he was a very clever one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What amount of truth there was in his pretensions to supernatural powers it is not for me to determine, though I may have my own opinion on the subject.
which person or people
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NORTHWARDS I make no apology to myself, or to anybody who may happen to read this narrative in future, for having set out the manner of my meeting with Indaba-zimbi: first, because it was curious, and secondly, because he takes some hand in the subsequent events.
