touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why do you not kiss me, Noie?” asked Rachel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Why do you not kiss me, Noie?” asked Rachel.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
door-board
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From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Inkosazana!” exclaimed Rachel.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
a young female
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
How
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From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
temporary military shelter
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
INKOSAZANA
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From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
ISHMAELnounUS /ˈɪʃmil/
(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
immediately past
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why do you not kiss me, Noie?” asked Rachel.
Noie
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From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
and nothing more
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
compacted by ironing
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
except for; apart from
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Noie did not kiss her back; she only pressed her hand against her forehead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
two times
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
at the time that
From this reading ISHMAEL VISITS THE INKOSAZANA When at last they were in the hut and the door-board had been safely closed, Rachel took Noie in her arms and kissed her.
which person or people
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why do you not kiss me, Noie?” asked Rachel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why do you not kiss me, Noie?” asked Rachel.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How can I kiss you, Inkosazana,” replied the girl humbly, “I who am but the dog at your feet, the dog whom twice it has pleased you to save from death.”
