used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
(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 was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
astrologernounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒər/
someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
Badeg
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From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
for the reason that
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
contemning
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From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
command with authority
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
enjoinverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪn/
issue an injunction
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
erredverbUS /erd/
past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
set up or found
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
Kayenna
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From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
in the recent past
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
Muley
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From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
Mustapha
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From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
absolutely essential
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
in the near future
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
Samith
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From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
SoothsayernounUS /ˌsuːθˈseɪər/
someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
swindleverbUS /ˈswɪndəl/
deprive of by deceit
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
a special situation
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Kayenna, more alive to the danger of arousing suspicion, took pains on every occasion to show profound respect for the holy man, and never failed to enjoin a similar course on the part of her lord.
Ubikwi
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From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
whereby
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From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
which person or people
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was not her fault if Muley Mustapha erred on that or, indeed, on any line of policy; for in all Ubikwi there was not a wife more ready at all times to direct her husband in the path of right.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The hardest thing to find is an honest partner for a swindle.—_Samith._ But it was absolutely necessary for the peace and dignity of the realm of Ubikwi that the court should not be without an official Soothsayer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Muley Mustapha, while secretly contemning the whole science because of the wretched blunder whereby he thought himself the chief sufferer (though the lately deceased soothsayer, had he been able to give an opinion, might have thought otherwise), found it hard work to keep up a pretence of respecting the new incumbent and his office.
a late time of life
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Wherefore the vacant office was presently filled by a young and promising astrologer, Badeg by name, who had studied for some years at the feet of his lamented predecessor.
