used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
Agahr
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From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE HAREM David was in high spirits.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE HAREM David was in high spirits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
HAREMnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE HAREM David was in high spirits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE HAREM David was in high spirits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE HAREM David was in high spirits.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
khannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
Maie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Was that not clever?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
remunerativeadjectiveUS /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/
for which money is paid
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now, as he sat in the dim room awaiting the hour of action, he felt he had good reason to congratulate himself.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE HAREM David was in high spirits.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
a quantity of money
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE HAREM David was in high spirits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
viziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE HAREM David was in high spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, these absurd Americans had virtually made him a prisoner in their house until his services were required to lead them to the harem of the khan; but he had been clever enough to arrange all his plans beforehand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The service of the vizier had been especially remunerative, for in addition to his liberal pay as a spy he had that morning received from Maie a large sum to keep her secret, with a promise of more to follow, and then he had secured an equal sum from Agahr for betraying his daughter’s secret.
