used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
(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 All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
BonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
combinesnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnz/
plural of “combine” — harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
consecrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈkreɪʃən/
a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
the first light of day
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
take in liquids
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
promote over another
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
herbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
Ibandru
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From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
intonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtoʊnd/
uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
intoxicantnoun
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
JudgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
jugsnounUS /dʒʌɡz/
plural of “jug” — a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
set afire or burning
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
merrymakers
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From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
not any; not one
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
orationsnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃənz/
plural of “oration” — an instance of oratory
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
go across or through
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
sacru
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From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
starchyadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtʃi/
consisting of or containing starch
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
communicated in words
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading All members of the tribe are invited, and all are expected to participate; no one is permitted to labor in the fields or at home; from dawn until dawn the village is delivered into the hands of the merrymakers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading _AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON_ A wedding among the Ibandru is celebrated by twenty-four hours of feasting and rejoicing.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Bonfires are lighted at night, and weird and picturesque dances executed; songs are sung by day, and races run, and games of strength and skill find favor; prayers are uttered, orations made, stories told, and poems intoned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
at the time that
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And as the supreme mark of the occasion, a privilege that combines pleasure with consecration, the elders of the tribe pass the jugs of "sacru," a local intoxicant made from the roots of a starchy herb; and all are urged to drink out of respect for the wedded pair.
Yasma
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From this reading Judged by the quantity of "sacru" consumed when Yasma and I were married, the respect in which we were held was enormous.