used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rashid pointed to a tall, slender tower not far away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Come to the parapet and you can see him."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come to the parapet and you can see him."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Rashid pointed to a tall, slender tower not far away.
FATIMAHnounUS /ˈfæθɪmə/
youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
HAMID
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come to the parapet and you can see him."
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
Muezzinnoun
the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day
From this reading "That is the 'Muezzin,'" replied Rashid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rashid pointed to a tall, slender tower not far away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
many times at short intervals
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading "Come to the parapet and you can see him."
having a point
From this reading Rashid pointed to a tall, slender tower not far away.
Rashid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That is the 'Muezzin,'" replied Rashid.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
the state of being asleep
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Rashid pointed to a tall, slender tower not far away.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Rashid pointed to a tall, slender tower not far away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Come to the parapet and you can see him."
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Rashid pointed to a tall, slender tower not far away.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Rashid were sleeping on the roof of the house, as city Arabs often do in the hot weather.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
which person or people
From this reading HAMID AND FATIMAH SEE THE GREAT CITY "WHAT is that?" asked Hamid, who was awakened in the morning by the sound of a voice shouting, "Great is Allah!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come to the parapet and you can see him."
