AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WORLD-WIDE SEARCH.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
fastingnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
KorannounUS /kɔːˈrɑːn/
the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
LentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
Mohammedans
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From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
SEARCHverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A WORLD-WIDE SEARCH.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
Valettanoun
the capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island
From this reading Valetta, being a city of the Italian school, makes much ado over the coming of Lent.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The people, as if to prepare for six weeks of fasting, indulge in all manner of feasting.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Even the Mohammedans, who are present in no small numbers, join the festivities, for they, too, have a period of fasting, according to the example set by the prophet, and commanded in the Koran.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a night of nights, destined to mark, as with a white stone, the progress of at least two life currents that have until recently flown contentedly on, each in its own individual channel.
WORLD-WIDEadjective
involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
From this reading A WORLD-WIDE SEARCH.
