used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
(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 For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was always an occasion of great excitement and bustle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was always an occasion of great excitement and bustle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
BOERnounUS /bɔːr/
a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Most of the burghers brought their whole families with them.
burghers
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From this reading Most of the burghers brought their whole families with them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading It was always an occasion of great excitement and bustle.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
emanating from God
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was always an occasion of great excitement and bustle.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Most of the burghers brought their whole families with them.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was always an occasion of great excitement and bustle.
Johannesburg'snounUS /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbərɡz/
possessive form of “johannesburg” — city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the burghers brought their whole families with them.
NACHTMAAL
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From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was always an occasion of great excitement and bustle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
out-spanned
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From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
ox-drawn
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From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
Petrus
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From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
SacramentnounUS /ˈsækrəmənt/
a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
semi-annual
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From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
make square
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the burghers brought their whole families with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of the burghers brought their whole families with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For, besides the "Divine Service," which lasted all day, there was the pleasurable excitement of meeting old friends, making new ones, shopping, selling, and putting through of business deals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was always an occasion of great excitement and bustle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Uncle Abraham and Petrus had arrived with hundreds of other Boer farmers from the surrounding country, for the semi-annual "Nachtmaal"--which really means "night meal" or "Sacrament."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Most of the burghers brought their whole families with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BOER "NACHTMAAL" For two days Johannesburg's great "Market Square" had been filled with out-spanned heavy ox-drawn wagons.
