used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
(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 I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Not enough!" said I, choking almost with anger, "the money is not enough!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading "Not enough!" said I, choking almost with anger, "the money is not enough!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading "Not enough!" said I, choking almost with anger, "the money is not enough!
cumbrousadjective
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
being one more than seven
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
set up or found
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
others
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From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
established beyond doubt
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
salaamed
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From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
except for; apart from
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
Sidi
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From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
unwarrantablyadverb
in an unwarrantable manner or to an unwarranted degree
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
at the time that
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He came to me at his usual hour, eight o'clock, and when he had salaamed, he said,-- "If Allah is willing, the jewel is found--but the money is not enough."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was left to Sidi, and for Sidi I waited on the morning of the ninth day with an expectancy which was unwarrantably large.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I thought that he was right, but my habitual obstinacy was all upon me, and I found myself as much determined to recover the jewels I had lost as if they had been worth ten thousand pounds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was quite sure that the police would do nothing, and save that they informed me in a cumbrous document that they had searched the house of Mohammed the porter, and of five others, my surmise proved a true one.
