used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
anew
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
bamboos
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From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
brought together in one place
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
death of a person
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
Hajinoun
an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
Kâya
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From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
Lebai
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From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
the force of workers available
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
Mih's
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From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
not any; not one
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
on one occasion
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
with speed
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
done under pressure
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
Salâm's
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From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
Sultân
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From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
Thereupon
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From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
propel through the air
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading He retreated backwards, and, in doing so, he tripped over a root near a clump of bamboos and fell to the earth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing this, the men fancied that they had killed him, and fear fell upon them, for he was a Chief, and they had no warrant from the Sultân.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thereupon they fled, and To’ Kâya once more gathered himself together and returned to Lebai Salâm's grave, where he finished the tin of 'gem' biscuits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Come quickly!' he shouted again, 'Come quickly, and let us finish this little business with no needless delay.'
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading At this, ten men rushed out of Haji Mih's house, and began to throw spears at him, but though they struck him more than once they did not succeed in wounding him.
