used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
AfricansnounUS /ˈæfrəkənz/
plural of “african” — a native or inhabitant of Africa
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
anew
From this reading Once again when awaked.
in the past
From this reading Nearly a year ago now the news of the riding of the Red Horse had come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
awaked
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From this reading Once again when awaked.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
provoking horror
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
Isaka
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From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
Kadona
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From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
most important element
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Nearly a year ago now the news of the riding of the Red Horse had come.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nearly a year ago now the news of the riding of the Red Horse had come.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again when awaked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
on the contrary
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Nearly a year ago now the news of the riding of the Red Horse had come.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Nearly a year ago now the news of the riding of the Red Horse had come.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
under normal conditions
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Isaka, Kadona, was not sure if he was dreaming, but this time the main reason for doubt was that things seemed too bad rather than too good to be true, things that had come or were coming, upon the earth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Europe was in a horrible temper, and Africans must do as usually, not what they wanted to do, but what Europe bade.
at the time that
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was nearly a year now since that morning Isaka remembered so well, when the White Horse was ridden his way.
