used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
(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 "And that is not all," I continued.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And that is not all," I continued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
assailsverbUS /əˈseɪlz/
third-person singular of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
AunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
awestruckadjectiveUS /ˈɑːstrʌk/
having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "And that is not all," I continued.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
ejaculated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
an opposing military force
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
the act of giving
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And that is not all," I continued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
incontinently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And that is not all," I continued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
Lomalindela
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From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And that is not all," I continued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
make square
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And that is not all," I continued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Finally," I proceeded, "it has the power of temporarily blinding an enemy, and so giving its possessor power over him--thus:" and, as I spoke, I turned the mirror in such a fashion that it flashed the rays of the sun right into the eyes of several of the soldiers lining the square, who, despite the awful breach of discipline involved in the action, incontinently raised their shields as the dazzling reflection struck their eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Au!" ejaculated Lomalindela in awestruck tones, as he handled the mirror doubtfully; "it is great and good magic, for it enables a man to see the enemy who comes creeping up behind him, and to blind the enemy who assails him in front.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "This magic disk enables its owner to see what is happening behind him.
which person or people
From this reading As thus:" and I slightly turned the mirror in his hand as he held it, in such a fashion that he could see the faces of the various chiefs who stood behind him.
