used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
(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 Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
ANGOOKA
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From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As I approached the village, I heard voices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I approached the village, I heard voices.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Suddenly I changed my mind and returned.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
EAVESDROPPINGverbUS /ˈiːvzdrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
brought together in one place
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
a quick look
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As I approached the village, I heard voices.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
MEDICINE-MAN
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From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Suddenly I changed my mind and returned.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Suddenly I changed my mind and returned.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
OGUIZI
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From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
OVERHEARverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
Regundo's
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From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Suddenly I changed my mind and returned.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly I changed my mind and returned.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
talkersnounUS /ˈtɔːkərz/
plural of “talker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANGOOKA, THE MEDICINE-MAN—HIS STRANGE APPEARANCE—EAVESDROPPING—I OVERHEAR THE CONVERSATION OF THE SLAVES—THEY TALK AMONG THEMSELVES ABOUT THE OGUIZI.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As I approached the village, I heard voices.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As I approached the village, I heard voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early the next morning all the slaves on the plantation gathered near Regundo’s house, for I had gone hunting by myself, and they thought I was far away.
at the time that
From this reading I approached cautiously, and when I got a glimpse of the talkers I hid myself in order not to be seen.
