Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

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From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

in actual fact

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

all the weapons and equipment that a country has

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

carefully weighed

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

command with authority

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

in an eminent manner

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

the father of your spouse

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

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From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

at a previous time

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

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From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

and nothing more

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

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From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

the capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

for more time

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

the act of mixing together

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

not any; not one

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

a city of Sudan; located in the central Sudan on the White Nile opposite Khartoum

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

and nothing more

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

change to the contrary

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

giving satisfaction

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

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From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

the process of becoming spoiled

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When my next consignment was sent in they carried out some experiments, and, discovering where the fault lay, sent me an intimation that if our works did not turn out saltpetre equal in quality to that formerly supplied by us, I should be reported to the Khaleefa.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.

at the time that

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

in or at the place that

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

during the time that

From this reading The result, while being eminently satisfactory to myself, was just the reverse for the people responsible for making the powder.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Not being certain where the fault actually lay, they mixed this powder with a quantity of really good powder made from the Fellati’s product, only to succeed in spoiling the whole bulk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

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From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading A NEW OCCUPATION When Said Abdel Wohatt was transferred from the Khartoum to the Alti saltpetre works, his father-in-law, Ali Khaater, the storekeeper of the Omdurman arsenal, considered that he was no longer under the obligation of risking his neck by mixing the Khartoum product with the Fellati’s, or substituting it with good saltpetre in stock.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A consignment of mine was consequently sent direct to the powder factory, and was used in making what Abd es Semmieh and Hosny, the directors, believed would be a good explosive.