AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
Amakoba
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From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
bombasticadjectiveUS /bɑːmˈbæstɪk/
ostentatiously lofty in style
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
DAUGHTERnounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
how
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From this reading I wanted to see how it would work out.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
kraalnoun
a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
Nodwengu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I wanted to see how it would work out.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
Saduko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
Saduko's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I wanted to see how it would work out.
self-seekingnoun
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
semi-tragical
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From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
Umbezi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to see how it would work out.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This, after reflection, I determined to do, really, I think, because of the intense human interest of the whole business.
windbagnoun
a boring person who talks a great deal about uninteresting topics
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Also, in a way, I read Saduko’s mind and understood that at the moment he did not wish to discuss the matter of his hideous disappointment.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE KING’S DAUGHTER When I got back to my wagons after this semi-tragical interview with that bombastic and self-seeking old windbag, Umbezi, it was to find that Saduko and his warriors had already marched for the King’s kraal, Nodwengu.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I wanted to see how it would work out.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A message awaited me, however, to the effect that it was hoped that I would follow, in order to make report of the affair of the destruction of the Amakoba.
