Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

(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 "Not all?" cried the professor.

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

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

capable of being answered

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

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

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

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From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Not all?" cried the professor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading "No, Excellency.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

in a willing manner

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

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

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

a Muslim ruler or governor or judge

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

possessive form of “hakim” — a Muslim ruler or governor or judge

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

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

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

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

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

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

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

the capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, Excellency.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not all?" cried the professor.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

a city of Sudan; located in the central Sudan on the White Nile opposite Khartoum

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

plural of “pretender” — a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading "Not all?" cried the professor.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

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

From this reading "Not all?" cried the professor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Therefore he gives the head of his bodyguard, the Baggara who has charge of us here, orders to attend you everywhere you go."

(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 The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

which person or people

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading These people, he says, hate the great Hakim with a jealous hate, and would gladly injure his servants.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The Emir Prince says that he feels answerable to the great Hakim for your safety; that you are well known to be the Hakim's followers, and that there are wise men, Hakims of the people here in Omdurman and Khartoum, who are dogs, he said--fools and pretenders who can do nothing but work ill.