used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His hut stands a little apart from the others in the village.
AFRICANadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading THE AFRICAN MEDICINE-MAN.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading His hut stands a little apart from the others in the village.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Therefore, when Mpuke becomes ill, the medicine-man is immediately visited.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
to come or go into
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His hut stands a little apart from the others in the village.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
temporary military shelter
From this reading His hut stands a little apart from the others in the village.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Therefore, when Mpuke becomes ill, the medicine-man is immediately visited.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Therefore, when Mpuke becomes ill, the medicine-man is immediately visited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His hut stands a little apart from the others in the village.
MEDICINE-MAN
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From this reading THE AFRICAN MEDICINE-MAN.
Mpuke
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From this reading Therefore, when Mpuke becomes ill, the medicine-man is immediately visited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
others
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From this reading His hut stands a little apart from the others in the village.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
not often
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading His hut stands a little apart from the others in the village.
a state of acute pain
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFRICAN MEDICINE-MAN.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, when Mpuke becomes ill, the medicine-man is immediately visited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
the act of using
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very seldom that an outsider is allowed to enter the sacred (?) place.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading His hut stands a little apart from the others in the village.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Therefore, when Mpuke becomes ill, the medicine-man is immediately visited.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
which person or people
From this reading WHEN the crops begin to dry up, it is the medicine-man who has the power to bring rain; when fever visits the settlement, his herbs and charms are alone of any use in relieving suffering.
