used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He brought to us his wife and his aged mother, to obtain for them our blessing.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
in addition
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading We blessed everybody present, one by one.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading He brought to us his wife and his aged mother, to obtain for them our blessing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought to us his wife and his aged mother, to obtain for them our blessing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We blessed everybody present, one by one.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
every person
From this reading We blessed everybody present, one by one.
a social unit living together
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
set up or found
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He brought to us his wife and his aged mother, to obtain for them our blessing.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
how
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From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
Kelte
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From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
Khandjan
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From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
Khiva
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From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
for more time
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He brought to us his wife and his aged mother, to obtain for them our blessing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
come into possession of
From this reading He brought to us his wife and his aged mother, to obtain for them our blessing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We blessed everybody present, one by one.
and nothing more
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We blessed everybody present, one by one.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He brought to us his wife and his aged mother, to obtain for them our blessing.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
Turkomannoun
a member of a Turkic people living in Turkmenistan and neighboring areas
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He brought to us his wife and his aged mother, to obtain for them our blessing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We returned to our quarters, and found Khandjan with his whole family, his relations and numerous friends, already waiting for us.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
Yomut
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From this reading Khandjan then declared that, guests being according to Turkoman custom the dearest members of the family, we could go about without let or hindrance not only amongst his tribe, the _Kelte_, but also amongst that of Yomut, and that if any of them should so much as dare to touch a hair of our heads, he would know how to obtain satisfaction for such an outrage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must remain with us two weeks longer, at least," continued our host, "until some caravan happens to go to Khiva.
