Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

equally

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

(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 The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

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

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

at any time

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

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

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

a quick look

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

immediately past

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

engage in

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

make reference to

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE MYSTERY.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

not any; not one

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE MYSTERY.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

on one occasion

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

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

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

any competition

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

established irrevocably

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE MYSTERY.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

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

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

being of a suspicious nature

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE MYSTERY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

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

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

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

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

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

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

interact in a certain way

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

hard to endure

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The next few days were spent by the Ba-gcatya in dancing and ceremonial--and by Laurence Stanninghame in trying to find out all he could about the Ba-gcatya.

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

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

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

From this reading No word would they ever by any chance let fall as to this; but the awed silence wherewith they would treat all mention of it, and their hurried efforts to change the subject, added not a little to the impression the last glimpse of his Arab confederate had made upon Laurence.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But on one point the lips of old and young alike were sealed, and that was the fate of Lutali.

a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities

From this reading He laid himself out to make friends with them, and this was easy, for the natural suspiciousness wherewith the savage invariably regards a new acquaintance, once fairly laid to rest, the Ba-gcatya proved as chatty and genial a race of people as those of the original Zulu stock.