Chapter XI

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

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

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From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

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From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

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

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

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

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

rid of obstructions

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

psychological suffering

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

divisible by two

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

apart from; not including

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

at a previous time

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

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

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

only a very short time before

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

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

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

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

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

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

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

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From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

for more time

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

not any; not one

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

not one, and not any

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

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

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

cut with a saw

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

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From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

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

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

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

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

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

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

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

From this reading For by this time it seemed clear to him that the greater part of the people were with him, and every one spoke of the coming overthrow of Khaled as an open matter.

which person or people

From this reading Men said aloud that he was in great fear and distress, and as this story gained credence, so Abdullah's importance increased, since it was he who had brought such terror upon Khaled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Abdullah was exceedingly busy with his preparations, and spent much time in talking with other sheikhs, hardly making any concealment of his movements or plans.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In these days many of the Bedouin tribes came near the city and encamped in great numbers within half a day's journey and less.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Khaled himself, too, was reported to be in fear of his life, and he was no longer seen in the streets as formerly, nor in the courts of the palace, nor even every day in the hall, but remained shut up in the harem, and none saw him except the women and a few slaves.