aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
(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 It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In this chapter we shall hear more about medicine, but of another kind.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
bewitchverbUS /bɪˈwɪtʃ/
attract; cause to be enamored
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this chapter we shall hear more about medicine, but of another kind.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
with resolute determination
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In this chapter we shall hear more about medicine, but of another kind.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In this chapter we shall hear more about medicine, but of another kind.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
MEDICINEnounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
come together
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this chapter we shall hear more about medicine, but of another kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this chapter we shall hear more about medicine, but of another kind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In this chapter we shall hear more about medicine, but of another kind.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
surroundsnounUS /sərˈaʊndz/
plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
a special situation
From this reading The black people firmly believe in the power of medicines to bewitch, to enable the possessor to steal or to do some other thing equally bad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this chapter we shall hear more about medicine, but of another kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
From this reading Medicine in Africa is of two kinds--one for the lawful purpose of healing the sick, the other for the unlawful purpose of bewitching people and doing other dark deeds.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MAGIC MEDICINE In the previous chapter we were talking about doctors and medicine.
at the time that
From this reading It is when we begin to look into all that surrounds this unlawful medicine that we meet “the heathen in his darkness.”
