used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
any thing at all
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
carefully weighed
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
divisible by two
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
FASTINGnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
four-year-oldadjective
four years of age
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
the act of departing
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
IbrahimnounUS /ˌɪbrɑːˈhiːm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
engage in
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
Muhammadans
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From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
not any; not one
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
PILGRIMAGESnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒɪz/
plural of “pilgrimage” — a journey to a sacred place
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
have in common
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Sometimes they begin sooner if they want to store up merit early.
at the time that
From this reading For no one is going to cook anything for him or make him his usual cup of tea when they may not share it.
which person or people
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading FASTING AND PILGRIMAGES One month in every year Muhammadans have to fast.
a late time of life
From this reading Persian boys begin to fast at twelve years old, but the girls have to begin at nine.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But even little four-year-old Ibrahim, who is considered too young to join in the fast, shares it to a certain degree.
