used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
anew
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
ALLAH'S
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From this reading ALLAH’S SLIPPER.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
dippersnounUS /ˈdɪpərz/
a Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
set up or found
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
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 a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
how
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From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
and nothing more
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
make reference to
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
on one occasion
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
orientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
go across or through
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
revertverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrt/
go back to a previous state
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
SLIPPERnounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading ALLAH’S SLIPPER.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
sultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In an oriental tale, a sultan was unable to conceive how that a thousand days could seem to pass as a minute, or a minute be expanded into a thousand days.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Then a magician bade a pail of water be brought into the royal presence, and invited the sultan to plunge his head into it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
in or at the place that
From this reading He did so, and at once found himself translated to a strange country where he was destitute of means of life, and was forced to support existence by hard labour as a porter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having occupied an entire chapter with dippers, it may seem to the reader to be acting in excess of what is just to revert in the ensuing chapter to the same topic; but if we mention dippers again, it is in another sense altogether.
