Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

later than; following

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

(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 PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

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

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

a member of any of a large number of linguistically related peoples of Central and South Africa

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

any workplace where people are very busy

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The cattle kraal is behind and a little to the left.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

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From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The cattle kraal is behind and a little to the left.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

the first light of day

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

enclose with a fence

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

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

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

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

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

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

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The cattle kraal is behind and a little to the left.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The cattle kraal is behind and a little to the left.

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

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

by chance

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

any competition

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

with restored energy

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

deeply or completely

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

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

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Indeed, both from their habits and their talk it was easy to see that these Butiana belong to that section of the Bantu people which, since T’Chaka’s time, has been known as the Zulu race.

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

From this reading The cattle kraal is behind and a little to the left.

in the direction of

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Rising refreshed at dawn we went on our way towards Nala’s kraal, which we reached at nightfall.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN “Notwithstanding all that we had gone through, perhaps indeed on account of it, for I was thoroughly worn out, I slept that night as soundly as poor Gobo, round whose crushed body the hyænas would now be prowling.

a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities

From this reading It is built on open ground after the Zulu fashion, in a ring fence and with beehive huts.