used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
(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 All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
in a state of sleep
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the dread sorcerer, Mohareb, succeeds in ensnaring the youth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
characterized by great determination
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading At last the dread sorcerer, Mohareb, succeeds in ensnaring the youth.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
ensnaring
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From this reading At last the dread sorcerer, Mohareb, succeeds in ensnaring the youth.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
genii
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From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
immediately past
From this reading At last the dread sorcerer, Mohareb, succeeds in ensnaring the youth.
Lobaba
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From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
Lobaba's
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From this reading All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
Mohareb
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From this reading At last the dread sorcerer, Mohareb, succeeds in ensnaring the youth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
move stealthily
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
sorcerernounUS /ˈsɔːr.sər.ər/
A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.
From this reading At last the dread sorcerer, Mohareb, succeeds in ensnaring the youth.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
stingsnounUS /stɪŋz/
plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading At last the dread sorcerer, Mohareb, succeeds in ensnaring the youth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All Lobaba's plans are defeated in some such manner.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
talismannounUS /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/
An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
Thalaba
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From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
Thalaba's
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From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
waspnounUS /wɑːsp/
a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading But one of the good genii sends a wasp which stings Thalaba's finger close to the edge of the ring, making it impossible for the evil one to slip the ring over the swollen part.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon his finger Thalaba wears a ring which is a talisman against evil spirits.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
which person or people
From this reading One day the evil spirit, Lobaba, who is determined to rob him of it, tries to draw it off his finger while he is asleep.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading At last the dread sorcerer, Mohareb, succeeds in ensnaring the youth.
