used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kasim-beg was in a fever to leave Herat.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
make calm or still
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Kasim-beg was in a fever to leave Herat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
Heratnoun
a city in northwestern Afghanistan on the site of several ancient cities
From this reading Kasim-beg was in a fever to leave Herat.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
of great significance or value
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
importuneverb
beg persistently and urgently
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kasim-beg was in a fever to leave Herat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is not strife true life?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
Kasim-beg
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From this reading Kasim-beg was in a fever to leave Herat.
KingshipnounUS /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/
the dignity or rank or position of a king
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
go away from a place
From this reading Kasim-beg was in a fever to leave Herat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Is not strife true life?
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
not any; not one
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
outsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
on the contrary
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
get by special effort
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
and nothing more
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
not in physical motion
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Is not strife true life?
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Forward and onward! do not ask the task, Fortune importune!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kasim-beg was in a fever to leave Herat.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Is not strife true life?
precisely as stated
From this reading But Kingship was more important still, and as the Most High had not been so very secure on his new throne before he had started, he simply could not afford to be away more than six months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kasim-beg was in a fever to leave Herat.
which person or people
From this reading Marriage, he said, was good, and it was proper to choose a cousin, who was doubtless charming; though for his part he believed the rather in choice by outsiders; for if the result was not happy there was no self blame, and self blame was the devil for destroying decent calm.
