Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

mentioned or named earlier in the same text

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

possessing life

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

infinitely wise

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

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

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

confidently declared to be so

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

calling up a spirit or devil

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is only generated in their country.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

take in solid food

From this reading The people of Hadram�t, it is added, eat it; and its flesh is sweet.

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From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

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

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

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From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The people of Hadram�t, it is added, eat it; and its flesh is sweet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

set up or found

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

past form of “generate” — bring into existence

From this reading It is only generated in their country.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

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

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

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

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

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 Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

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

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

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

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

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

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

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

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

and nothing more

From this reading It is only generated in their country.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people of Hadram�t, it is added, eat it; and its flesh is sweet.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

cut with a saw

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The people of Hadram�t, it is added, eat it; and its flesh is sweet.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

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

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is only generated in their country.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

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

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

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

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

(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 (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

which person or people

From this reading A man who went there asserted that he saw a captured Nesn�s, which cried out for mercy, conjuring him by God and by himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "The Nesn�s (above-mentioned) is described as resembling half a human being, having half a head, half a body, one arm, and one leg, with which it hops with much agility; as being found in the woods of El-Yemen, and being endowed with speech; 'but God,' it is added, 'is all-knowing.'

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading (El-Kazweenee in the khatimeh of his work.) It is said that it is found in Hadram�t as well as El-Yemen; and that one was brought alive to El-Mutawekkil; it resembled a man in form, excepting that it had but half a face, which was in its breast, and a tail like that of a sheep.