adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
Hafela
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From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
Hokosa's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
impi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
kraalnoun
a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
meatnounUS /miːt/
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
Nomanoun
acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
OWENnounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
Owen'snounUS /ˈoʊənz/
possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
PASSINGnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
PlacenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Her object was to escape from the Great Place, but this she did not try to do by any of the gates, knowing them to be guarded.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here she took a little spear, and rolling up in a skin blanket as much dried meat as she could carry, she slipped unnoticed from the kraal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PASSING OF OWEN Once she was outside of Owen’s house, Noma did not tarry.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some months ago, before she started on her embassy, she had noted a weak spot in the fence, where dogs had torn a hole through which they passed out to hunt at night.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
Zinti
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First she returned to Hokosa’s kraal, where she had already learnt from his head wife, Zinti, and others the news of his betrayal of the plot of Hafela, of his conversion to the faith of the Christians, and of the march of the _impi_ to ambush the prince.
