Chapter IV · 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

later than; following

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Great and good tidings,” answered the leech.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Mother and child are doing well.”

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

a young person of either sex

From this reading “Mother and child are doing well.”

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

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From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “Mother and child are doing well.”

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Speak,” said the Pasha: “what is thy news?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading “Great and good tidings,” answered the leech.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “Mother and child are doing well.”

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

an event that happens

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

existing or coming before

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

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From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

express in speech

From this reading “Speak,” said the Pasha: “what is thy news?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading He salaamed low, and said,— “Great and mighty Pasha, I bring thee good news.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “Speak,” said the Pasha: “what is thy news?”

information about recent and important events

From this reading “Great and good tidings,” answered the leech.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A lie grows so fast that its own parents may not recognize it.—_Deucalion._ Three days after the occurrence of the events narrated in the preceding chapter a venerable man, clad in the robes of a physician, was ushered into the presence of the Pasha.

(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 “Mother and child are doing well.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Speak,” said the Pasha: “what is thy news?”