Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

anew

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

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

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

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

From this reading Lo! they come, the friends of the Amazulu; Full, very full, shall their mouths be filled."

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

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

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

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

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

From this reading "The mouth of the white man is open; It shall be filled--it shall be filled.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Lo! they come, the friends of the Amazulu; Full, very full, shall their mouths be filled."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

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

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

divisible by two

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading "The mouth of the white man is open; It shall be filled--it shall be filled.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lo! they come, the friends of the Amazulu; Full, very full, shall their mouths be filled."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Lo! they come, the friends of the Amazulu; Full, very full, shall their mouths be filled."

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

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

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

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

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

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

From this reading "The mouth of the white man is open; It shall be filled--it shall be filled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The mouth of the white man is open; It shall be filled--it shall be filled.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

the act of departing

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

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

From this reading Lo! they come, the friends of the Amazulu; Full, very full, shall their mouths be filled."

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "The mouth of the white man is open; It shall be filled--it shall be filled.

the force of workers available

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "The mouth of the white man is open; It shall be filled--it shall be filled.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Lo! they come, the friends of the Amazulu; Full, very full, shall their mouths be filled."

not any; not one

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

and nothing more

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "The mouth of the white man is open; It shall be filled--it shall be filled.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

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

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

in or at that place or location

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

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

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

plural of “three” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

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

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

plural of “two” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

precisely as stated

From this reading Lo! they come, the friends of the Amazulu; Full, very full, shall their mouths be filled."

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Swaying backward and forward, the two half circles danced, now joining at the lower end, so as to form a wall of bodies between those in the centre and the outer gate, now parting again, and leaving the ends open.

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

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

accept gladly

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

at the time that

From this reading These bearing no arms, but a stick only, roused no suspicion in the minds of the Amabuna, not even when they formed into two lines, or half circles, and began to dance; singing the while the song they had sung to welcome these people on their first arrival.

during the time that

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.

a Caucasian

From this reading "The mouth of the white man is open; It shall be filled--it shall be filled.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading While Dingane was thus talking, people had been coming into the open space by twos and threes, and now there was quite a number of men within the circle.