used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
Africa'snounUS /ˈæfrəkəz/
possessive form of “africa” — the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
(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 There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
in addition
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
amassedverbUS /əˈmæst/
past form of “amass” — collect or gather
From this reading She remembered that it was there her father had amassed his wealth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
react verbally
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
brought into existence
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She remembered that it was there her father had amassed his wealth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She remembered that it was there her father had amassed his wealth.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
JohannesburgnounUS /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbərɡ/
city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered that it was there her father had amassed his wealth.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, she was English born and English educated; but so also was she South African, for quite half her life had been passed in Johannesburg, and it was there that her actual home existed.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading She remembered that it was there her father had amassed his wealth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And so, by slow imperceptible degrees, out of nowhere and without explanation, crept into her mind the sudden realisation of Africa's claim upon her.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading There had been won for her all the smooth, luxurious ways of her life; and, but a step further, as it were, stood out the answer to her questioning doubts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Whatever trust is yours in the future, whatever life asks of you in return for all she has given, it must be for Africa.
