having fair knowledge of
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
(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 “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
ALLAHnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
Dr
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From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
Mekran
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From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
misunderstandingsnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
on one occasion
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
others
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From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
a large and stately mansion
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
approval to do something
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
like better; value more highly
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
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 But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
(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 Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
at the time that
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
which person or people
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Leaving the women to care for the dead man the Khan had withdrawn to his state apartment, taking with him the Persian, Dr. Warner and Colonel Moore, as well as David the Jew.
but in spite of that
From this reading BY THE HAND OF ALLAH The events of this fateful night, numerous though they had been, were not yet ended.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The hour is late, but I believe you will prefer not to rest until you have become acquainted with the facts that explain my presence here as the Khan of Mekran.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “It is best that all mysteries and misunderstandings be cleared up at once,” said the young ruler, when his guests had been seated.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But there are others in the palace who are entitled to hear the story, and with your permission I will ask them to join us.”
