used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
(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 He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
in addition
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
for the reason that
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
a social unit living together
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
ill-omenedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
Noie
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From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
Nonha
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From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
Ramah
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From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
Seyapi
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From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF THE KING So it chanced that Noie became a member of the Dove household.
thenceforward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For obvious reasons she changed her name, and thenceforward was called Nonha.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Dove thought it an ill-omened name enough, but after her manner gave way to her husband in the matter.
showing sorrow
From this reading He called it Ramah because it was a place of weeping, for here all the family and dependents of Seyapi had been destroyed by the spear.
Zululand
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From this reading Also it happened that Mr. Dove abandoned his idea of settling as a missionary in Zululand, and instead, took up his residence at this beautiful spot.
