used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "Rustem stood confounded to hear such words.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Rustem stood confounded to hear such words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
infidelnounUS /ˈɪnfɪdel/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The old man said, 'This is well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
go away from a place
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The old man said, 'This is well.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The old man said, 'This is well.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
PersiansnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒənz/
plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
Rustem
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From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The old man said, 'This is well.
express in words
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Rustem stood confounded to hear such words.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
TartarsnounUS /ˈtɑːrtərz/
plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Is it well that the Persians should become the slaves of the infidel Tartars?'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The old man said, 'This is well.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The old man said, 'This is well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
(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 old man said, 'This is well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
at the time that
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the king and his nobles will think, "Rustem fears this Tartar," and they will say, "If Rustem is afraid, what can we do but leave our country?"
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Rustem stood confounded to hear such words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I pray you therefore not to turn your back upon the king, when things are in such a plight.
