used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
(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 He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
DEFENCEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR DEFENCE.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR DEFENCE.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
set up or found
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
Hamees
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From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
Hatibu
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From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
how
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From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
ibu
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From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
Mkulla
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From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
by chance
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR DEFENCE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
Sayf
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From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
Sayf's
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From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
in the near future
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
a special situation
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon his anxiety was increased by a message from Mona Mkulla, which was nothing more nor less than a demand for an adequate present in return for his gift; failing this, he was to remain until his master could send to free him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Altogether Hatibu was not so pleased with his present as I had expected him to be, and it was not long before I found out the reasons.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had enough ivory and stores to form loads for nearly all his party; but if to carrying this was added the work of watching these slaves, and possibly defending ourselves against the attacks of their friends, he did not see how we could manage to get in safety to Hamees ibu Sayf’s camp.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hatibu consulted long and eagerly with his followers, and decided that the best thing he could do would be to send messengers to Hamees ibu Sayf to inform him of our position.
