adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
Araz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
AtlasnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
Cabeleyze
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
FaithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
ForsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
HoldverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
owningverbUS /ˈoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Good angels will be near thee, And evil ones will fear thee, And Faith will give thee power.'
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
SOUTHEYnoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading SOUTHEY.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
tartane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The part of the coast where the tartane had been driven on the rocks was beneath Mount Araz, a spur of the Atlas, and was in the possession of the Arab tribe called Cabeleyze, which is said to mean 'the revolted.'
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole northern coast of Africa is inhabited by a medley of tribes, all owning a kind of subjection to the Sultan, but more in the sense of Pope than of King.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Hold fast thy hope and Heaven will not Forsake thee in thine hour.
