Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

(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 BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

the act of departing

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

and nothing more

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

immediately past

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

many times at short intervals

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

carry out

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

interact in a certain way

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

up to a particular time

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The boys had their heads together a lot these days, and at last it came out that it would be a splendid plan for all of them to take a trip up the Nile on the dahabeah of Nabul's father.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nabul's mother is going to keep house for us on board, and the little girls will help her.

imparting heat

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Then, just think! we can take the donkeys, too," continued George, warming up more and more to his subject.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Think what a treat it will be, Uncle Ben," said George, "to go and live on a real Egyptian boat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading BEN HASSAN'S DAHABEAH NABUL often talked with the "little Effendi" during their rides together, of his home and the mother and the two little sisters, and about his father and the dahabeah with its huge sails, until nothing would do but George must know them all and take a trip on the dahabeah.