used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
Bechuananoun
a member of a Bantu people living chiefly in Botswana and western South Africa
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
take in solid food
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
highest in quality
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
kotla
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From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading NEW VIEWS OF NATIVES.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW VIEWS OF NATIVES.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW VIEWS OF NATIVES.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
patriarchaladjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
be seated
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Hence, children are esteemed one of the greatest blessings, and are always treated kindly.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Among the Bechuana tribes the government is patriarchal, and each man is chief over his own children.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading NEW VIEWS OF NATIVES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Near the center of each circle of huts there is a spot called a 'kotla' with a fireplace; here they work, eat, or sit and gossip over the news of the day.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Livingstone writes of them: "They build their huts around his, and the greater the number of children, the more his importance increases.
