used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
Agot
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From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
ambledverbUS /ˈæmbəld/
past form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
Baluch
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From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
burnousnoun
a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
put on clothes
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
guilelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪlləs/
free of deceit
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
khan'snounUS /kɑːnz/
possessive form of “khan” — a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
Mekran
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From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
a brief written record
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
palanquinnoun
a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
go across or through
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
SALAMAN
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From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
in a strange manner
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
TribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The priest paused to note their splendid dress and brightly polished weapons, eyeing them with the simplicity of a child viewing his first pageant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
in or at the place that
From this reading It ambled through the streets and knelt at the portals of the khan’s palace, where the curtains were drawn and an aged priest cautiously descended.
a Caucasian
From this reading His countenance was strangely sweet and guileless, although not lacking in dignity, and his white garb was of spotless purity.
which person or people
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Before the entrance was drawn up a company of warriors of the Tribe of Agot, who solemnly saluted the new arrival and pressed backward that he might pass within.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading SALAMAN A solitary camel came into Mekran by the north gate, driven by a lean Baluch in a soiled yellow burnous and bearing upon its back a palanquin with curtains of faded silk.
