used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
quickly and without warning
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
the state of being absent
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
(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 We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
any thing at all
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
wanted intensely
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
obtain
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
let have
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
isibaya
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From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
and nothing more
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
Kaffirs
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From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
kraalnoun
a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
manoeuvred
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From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
the force of workers available
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
Metilulu's
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From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
the light of the Moon
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
not any; not one
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
by chance
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
approval to do something
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
without much difficulty
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
express the need or desire for
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
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 But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
in the near future
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
not in physical motion
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
sun-down
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From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
carry out
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We set forth after sun-down, so as to reach the enemy's quarters in the middle of the night, which we succeeded in doing, for after having marched for nearly four hours, we came abruptly on the kraal, laying, bathed in moonlight, all silent and still just at the foot of a slight incline.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Falling back, therefore, to the rear as the Kaffirs advanced, I manoeuvred to remain in the shadow of the bush while they went on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
at the time that
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
a Caucasian
From this reading But aware my presence or absence could do neither harm nor good, I had really come hoping thereby to gain still further Metilulu's friendship, so that perhaps he might the more readily grant my request to be passed on to a white settlement.
which person or people
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading Consequently three days after, when an isibaya had been hurriedly constructed for the cattle and huts for the females, children, and those who were to remain as their guards, the war party set out, I among their number, by permission of the chief, who now seemed ready to grant anything I desired--a willingness on his Majesty's part which I hoped soon to put to a great test, by stating my earnest desire to return to my own people and land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think it need not be stated that I had no intention to play any part in the affair about to take place, for the men I was with were acting no better than had those who had attacked them, while from experience I knew they could be quite, as cruel.
