used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
Aliter
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From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
in addition
From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
for the reason that
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
celluloidnounUS /ˈseləlɔɪd/
highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
Chapbook
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From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
DisnounUS /dɪs/
(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
Haroun-al-Raschid
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From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
haven't
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From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
and nothing more
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
approval to do something
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
republishverb
publish again
From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
having a supporting base
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
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 Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
plural of “tale” — 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 _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The author’s thanks are due for permission to reprint them here.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
Visum
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From this reading Thanks are also due to the Editor of _The Saturday Review_ for permission to republish the verses in the story called “Dis Aliter Visum.”
ViziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
WeeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading _Other books by the same Author_ Three or four of these tales have appeared in _The Weekly Westminster Gazette_ and _The Chapbook_.
at the time that
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
which person or people
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “By the beard of Allah,” he observed mildly to the Vizier, who was standing by with his favourite celluloid duck (guaranteed to float), “this is preposterous.
wouldn't
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From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When Haroun-al-Raschid (of whom I have told you before, and if I haven’t it is only because I have forgotten) was having a bath they wouldn’t let him splash.
