Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

(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 True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading When the bull charged her that bull had died, slain by the Heavens.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the bull charged her that bull had died, slain by the Heavens.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

an occurrence of something

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading When the bull charged her that bull had died, slain by the Heavens.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading When the bull charged her that bull had died, slain by the Heavens.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading When the bull charged her that bull had died, slain by the Heavens.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

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From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

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 When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

held up in the air

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

not any; not one

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading When the bull charged her that bull had died, slain by the Heavens.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

at the time that

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

which person or people

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading When the Isanuzi, a witch of repute, had lifted voice and hand against her she had commanded her death, showing that she feared no rival magic.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When the “wild beast” she rode plunged about she had remained seated on it as though she grew there, whereas every warrior knew that he would have fallen off.

but in spite of that

From this reading True the woman would have been killed in any case, for such was the order of the King as to all who should dare to affront the Inkosazana, yet the captains had waited to see what Rachel would do that they might judge her accordingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE OMEN OF THE STAR As it chanced and can easily be understood, Rachel could not have made a more effective entry into Zululand, or one more calculated to confirm her supernatural reputation.