used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
agha's
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From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
Ardashir
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From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
terminate
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The khan is very particular."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
KARIM
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From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
KARIM'S
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From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
Nasr'ullah
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From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
not any; not one
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The khan is very particular."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
put a saddle on
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
a male human offspring
From this reading After Karim learned to ride, he asked Nasr'ullah if he could not be one of the attendants of Ardashir Khan, the agha's son, on his horseback rides.
refrain from harming
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
carry out
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
precisely as stated
From this reading The khan is very particular."
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not always easy, for they were splendid animals, high spirited and vicious, and ready to break away, if possible, in order to get into a fierce fight with each other.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading KARIM GOES TO MARKET KARIM'S first work was to help take care of the horses.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can let you have a horse," said Nasr'ullah, "but I have no good saddle to spare.
