used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
how long something has existed
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
bigotedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡətɪd/
blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
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 Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
divisible by two
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
idolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/
the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
IMAR'S
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From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
Imeritians
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From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
IslamnounUS /ˌɪˈslɑːm/
the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
jumblenounUS /ˈdʒʌmbəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
Lesghians
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From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
Mohammedanismnoun
the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
Muridism
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From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
Ossets
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From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
others
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From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
paganismnounUS /ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/
any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
any competition
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
self-commandnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
Suans
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From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
express a supposition
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
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 IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
precisely as stated
From this reading The race to which I belong has always been very scant of that great quality; and this fault has been from age to age the cause of misery and conflict.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Even so, they are nobler, braver, more patriotic, and loyal to their chiefs, as well as of finer presence, and greater activity and industry than most of their neighbours on the west and south, who suppose themselves to be Christians.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
at the time that
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
which person or people
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the Lesghians, with whom we have most to do, and who claim us as of their affinity, still are of Islam, and mainly of that bigoted and aggressive form of it which is known as Muridism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not that we are by any means so turbulent and vindictive as other tribes around us; for we almost alone are guided, when in our proper state of mind, by any sense of Christianity; most of the others who call themselves of that creed, such as the Ossets, Imeritians, and barbarous Suans, have made a strange jumble of the true faith with Mohammedanism, paganism, and even stark idolatry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IMAR'S TALE--WAR "That which I have always admired in your nation, and that which has made you what you are, under the guidance of the Lord, is your natural gift of self-command.
