used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Buying them of their parents," answered Baylen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
Baylen
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From this reading "Buying them of their parents," answered Baylen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
Bechuanas
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From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
BoersnounUS /bɔːrz/
plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
BuyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading "Buying them of their parents," answered Baylen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
engage in
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Buying them of their parents," answered Baylen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "Buying them of their parents," answered Baylen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
not often
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
carry out
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
express in words
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Buying them of their parents," answered Baylen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Buying them of their parents," answered Baylen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the Bechuanas are a very affectionate people, and can very seldom be induced to sell their children.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
which person or people
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These women, who dare not refuse, take their children with them, and then they will try to bargain for these, in order to make slaves of them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "They will go to a village and demand the help of a number of women to work in their fields or gardens.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Therefore, as the Boers would tell you, they are obliged to take them by force."
