used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
besiegingnounUS /bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
brandishingverbUS /ˈbrændɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could get no further.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
a person who is in charge
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could get no further.
demanding attention
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading The cunning wizard was too much for him.
defraudverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːd/
deprive of by deceit
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cunning wizard was too much for him.
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 he could get no further.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he could get no further.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he could get no further.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The cunning wizard was too much for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
howlsnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The cunning wizard was too much for him.
not any; not one
From this reading But he could get no further.
Nomadudwana
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From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
others
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From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan was successful.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The plan was successful.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cunning wizard was too much for him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The cunning wizard was too much for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
Usivulele
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From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cunning wizard was too much for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
a Caucasian
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
which person or people
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With one mighty roar every voice was raised besieging the chief with its bloodthirsty demands.
wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading The cunning wizard was too much for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Raising a series of terrific howls and effectually drowning his voice, and the voices of Usivulele and others, who would fain have allowed him a hearing, Nomadudwana made his way among the people brandishing his "medicine charms," and crying out that there was a plot on foot to defraud them of their prey--of their lawful vengeance on the white captive--and stirring them up to clamour for him to be delivered over to them.
