Chapter XXIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

(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 Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

an evil spirit

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

cause fear in

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

brought together in one place

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

the act of giving

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

the act of departing

From this reading What is going to happen?

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

come to pass

From this reading What is going to happen?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading What is going to happen?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

and nothing more

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

above and across; more than

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

carry out

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FISHING PARTY ON THE VAAL RIVER From the time of publication of the National Union Manifesto, a cloud seemed to hang over the country.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Was Johannesburg really going to take the bit in its own teeth and go its own way, or was it all only big talk and a case of the Union playing the bogey man to frighten the Government into submission and into giving way to their demands.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What is going to happen?

in or at the place that

From this reading On every street corner and under every verandah where two or three were gathered together, politics were being spoken of.

which person or people

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading There _were_ a few fiery-minded youths in Pretoria who talked big of the mighty things the Uitlanders were going to do.