used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
react verbally
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
baasnounUS /bɑːz/
South African term for “boss”
From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
Bushman's
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From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
CongonounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
don't
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From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "Ha, ha!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
Hendrik
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From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is Willem?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
Swartboy
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From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
express in words
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is Willem?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This was a question that, in the Bushman's way of thinking, required some consideration before he could venture on a reply; but while he was hesitating, Congo answered, "We don't know."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
Willem
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From this reading "Where is Willem?"
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
Yaas
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From this reading "Yaas, baas Hendrik," answered Swartboy; "what you want to know first?"
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you not tell me, you yellow demon?" shouted Hendrik, impatient at not getting the answer he wished.
