used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
abstainedverbUS /əbˈsteɪnd/
past form of “abstain” — refrain from voting
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
BabarnounUS /ˌbɑːˈbɑːr/
an imaginary elephant that appears in a series of French books for children
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
cherubnounUS /ˈtʃerəb/
a sweet innocent baby
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
divisible by two
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
facetiousadjectiveUS /fəˈsiːʃəs/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
Hussan
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From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
Kasim
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From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
Kasim's
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From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
King-ship
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From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
leap-frog
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From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
meatsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meat” — the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
MoslemnounUS /ˈmɑːzləm/
a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
unusual or striking
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
be standing; be upright
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
There's
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From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In truth, Babar needed such a cherub in the first days of his King-ship, for Kasim and Hussan, his two advisers, fell foul of one another.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
look attentively
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
which person or people
From this reading "There's a sweet little cherub who sits up aloft To keep watch for the life of Poor Jack!"
belonging to which person
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading And against these latter qualifications even honest Kasim's ingenuous and elegant vein of wit could not stand.
produce a literary work
From this reading The former, bluff, honest, facetious, a pious, faithful, religious Moslem who carefully abstained from forbidden meats and drinks, and whose judgment and talents were uncommonly good though he could neither read nor write, was for the forward policy.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Hussan, polished, active, a man of courage who wrote excellent verses and was remarkable for his skill in playing polo and leap-frog, was for diplomacy.
