used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
Amazulu
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From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
gwai
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From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
Ibuna
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From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
induna
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From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
hear with intention
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
the force of workers available
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
not one, and not any
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
Notalwa
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From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
Ntelani
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From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
reproved
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From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
except for; apart from
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
Selekas
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From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
Senkonya
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From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
express in speech
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
traitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
Tyuyumane
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From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
Umzilikazi
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From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
the act of using
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
communicated in words
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The other, however, reproved him, which was well, for our people, traitors though they were, liked not to listen to that sort of talk.
a Caucasian
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Wherefore it will be known that white men are about."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The latter was speaking: "I fear lest the odour of _gwai_ thus burned spread far into the stillness of the night, for none of us Amazulu use our _gwai_ in such wise.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading The other four were our own people: Tyuyumane, an influential _induna_ and a relation of the King; Notalwa, the head of our witch doctors; Senkonya, another _induna_, and my father Ntelani.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But that Ibuna answered roughly that he cared nothing if it reached the nostrils of Umzilikazi himself, save that he uttered the King's name "Selekas," so badly did that people speak with our tongue.
