adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
BASHI
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From this reading THE BIM BASHI.
BIM
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From this reading THE BIM BASHI.
Bucephalus
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From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
chibouque
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From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
coffee-house
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From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
Mohammed's
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From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
Osman
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From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
paler
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From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIM BASHI.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it seemed that his heart had there received milder and softer impressions.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mohammed's countenance was graver and paler than usual when he came down from Bucephalus.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He spoke to his wife in more gentle and cordial tones; and instead of repairing, as was his custom, to a coffee-house, where merchants assembled and exchanged their views and opinions, smoked the chibouque together, and discussed the news received from foreign countries, he remained at home in the family circle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At his request, Osman had come to pass the evening with them, for Mohammed well knew that this was the young man's only happiness.
