happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
(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 The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
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 boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
a youthful male person
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The second mishap was met by the horses.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The second mishap was met by the horses.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
Mea's
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From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The second mishap was met by the horses.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading The second mishap was met by the horses.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
Mzimu
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From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second mishap was met by the horses.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
Stas
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From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
stingsnounUS /stɪŋz/
plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Fortunately, the nursing and his strong constitution overcame the danger; he did not, however, recover his health until the lapse of ten days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
in the direction of
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The second mishap was met by the horses.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nevertheless, towards morning it seemed as if the poor negro were dying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "Good Mzimu," with Mea's aid, extracted stings from him until night and afterwards plastered him with earth upon which Stas poured water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The black boy, through indolence, did not smoke out the bees sufficiently and returned with honey, but so badly stung and swollen that an hour later he lost all consciousness.
