used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
Agha's
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From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
for the reason that
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she will perhaps think I really want to show you the sunset."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
the act of departing
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
haremnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
not accessible to view
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
hurlingnounUS /ˈhɜːrlɪŋ/
a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
Mabrouka
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From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
Ourieda
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From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
by chance
From this reading Besides, she will perhaps think I really want to show you the sunset."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Besides, she will perhaps think I really want to show you the sunset."
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
Sanda
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From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Besides, she will perhaps think I really want to show you the sunset."
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
simoonnoun
a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
be seated
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Besides, she will perhaps think I really want to show you the sunset."
express in words
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
a special situation
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Besides, she will perhaps think I really want to show you the sunset."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Aunt Mabrouka will not follow us there, because she hates going up the narrow stairs with the high steps.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Besides, she will perhaps think I really want to show you the sunset."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Sanda had been in the Agha's house for three days, and always since the first evening a fierce simoon had been hurling the hot sand against the shut windows like spray from a wild golden sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It had not been possible to sit in the fountain court of the harem, the hidden garden of the women, protected though it was by four high walls.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TWO ON THE ROOF "Come up on the roof with me, and I will tell you that thing I have been waiting to tell you," said Ourieda.
