used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
Akbar
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From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
(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 Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
Counselled
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From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
dutifuladjectiveUS /ˈduːtifəl/
willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Then he turned his head, listening ere he went on with his news-letter.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
Firdusi
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From this reading --Firdusi.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then he turned his head, listening ere he went on with his news-letter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
Jamsheed
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From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Then he turned his head, listening ere he went on with his news-letter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
news-letter
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From this reading Then he turned his head, listening ere he went on with his news-letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he turned his head, listening ere he went on with his news-letter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
SalimnounUS /ˈsælɪm/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading The Prince Salim, despite all efforts of his friends, accepted his father's reprimand in dutiful fashion.
scribe's
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From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
moving very fast
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned his head, listening ere he went on with his news-letter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned his head, listening ere he went on with his news-letter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
precisely as stated
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he turned his head, listening ere he went on with his news-letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Truly Akbar--may he be accursed!--hath a very devil of persuasion in him for those he loves."--The scribe's hand paused in its swift swooping over the Persian curves, and he looked up for an instant with all the evil of his handsome face concentrated into an expression of bitterest antagonism.
world-revealing
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From this reading _The world-revealing cup of the King Jamsheed Counselled the King in his pleasures and in his need_.
