Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

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 That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

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

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

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

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

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

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

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From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

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From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

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

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

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

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

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

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

the act of consuming food

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

capacity or power to produce a desired effect

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

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

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

usually; as a rule

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

an established custom

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

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

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

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

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

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From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

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

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

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

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

full of life and energy

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

a follower of Mohammed

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

with restored energy

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

in the near future

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

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

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

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

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

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

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading _Coffee_ From an obscure origin the habit of coffee-drinking has grown to be almost universal.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading That the natural home of the plant itself is Abyssinia or East Africa is generally known, but how its fruit came to be used in the making of a beverage is the subject of many legends.

being of use or service

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

precisely as stated

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

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

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

at the time that

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading So popular did coffee-drinking become amongst the faithful that one section endeavoured to put down the practice, which they looked upon as an evil.

which person or people

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.

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

From this reading One ancient Mohammedan tradition tells how the superior of a monastery, observing that goats eating the coffee berries became very wakeful and lively at night, prepared a decoction of the berries, in order to keep his dervishes awake when the religious services at the mosque demanded their attention during the whole of the night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He proved the efficacy of the beverage, and recommended it to his co-religionists, who, on discovering that it was pleasant as well as useful, soon acquired the coffee habit, and frequently refreshed themselves throughout the day with the dark brown liquid.