used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The Caliph approved of his suggestion and accordingly they went to the pond.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The Caliph approved of his suggestion and accordingly they went to the pond.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
CaliphnounUS /ˈkæləf/
the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
Chasidnoun
a member of a Jewish sect that observes a form of strict Orthodox Judaism
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
disporting
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From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
only a very short time before
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
snuff-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
storks
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From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The Caliph approved of his suggestion and accordingly they went to the pond.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading First they passed through the royal gardens, but looked in vain for some living creature so that they might test the power of the powder.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
viziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Caliph tucked the snuff-box containing the magic powder into his sash, and having commanded his attendants to remain behind, he and his vizier set out alone upon their way.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Caliph approved of his suggestion and accordingly they went to the pond.
at the time that
From this reading The following morning the Caliph Chasid had scarcely finished his breakfast, when the grand vizier appeared in order to accompany his master upon his morning walk.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then the vizier suggested they should visit a pond where he had frequently seen a number of storks disporting themselves, their dignified ways and hoarse cries having attracted his attention.
