used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
Abdullah
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From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading These days will be sure to bring bad luck."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These days will be sure to bring bad luck."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The mullah then went to the house of Shahbaz.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
Kadija
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From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
KARIM
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From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
Karim's
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From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading These days will be sure to bring bad luck."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
mullahnounUS /ˈmʌlə/
a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque
From this reading The mullah then went to the house of Shahbaz.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
Shahbaz
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From this reading The mullah then went to the house of Shahbaz.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Kadija stood behind a curtain, so that he could not see her--for that was the custom.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading These days will be sure to bring bad luck."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The mullah then went to the house of Shahbaz.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These days will be sure to bring bad luck."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The stars show me," he said, "that it must not occur upon the first day or upon the middle day of the month, or for three days after the full moon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The mullah then went to the house of Shahbaz.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
which person or people
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These days will be sure to bring bad luck."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading FAREWELL TO KARIM AS the time for Karim's wedding approached, the man who studied the skies was asked by Abdullah to find out what day would be the best for the wedding.
