used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
CHARMSnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
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 It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
haphazardadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/
dependent upon or characterized by chance
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
immediately past
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
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 Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
MuhammadnounUS /mʊˈhɑːməd/
leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
MUHAMMADANnoun
a follower of Mohammed
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
Muhammadans
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From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
select carefully from a group
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
Qurannoun
the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
SUPERSTITIONSnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many Christians might learn from them to treat God’s Word more reverently.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
interact in a certain way
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was arranged in a haphazard way, and probably the early chapters were really spoken last, and the later ones first.
at the time that
From this reading When they pick the book up or lay it down they put it first to the forehead and then to the lips, and they hold it in both hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading However, the Muhammadans believe it to be, as it now stands, the Word of God, and they treat it with great respect.
produce a literary work
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading MUHAMMADAN CHARMS AND SUPERSTITIONS Muhammad did not write down his teaching, for he could not write, but his followers learnt it by heart, and wrote it down, and after his death it was collected into one book called the Quran.
