used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
Abul
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From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
(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 Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
Cogia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The merchant was dismayed.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
apart from; not including
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
Hassan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading The merchant was dismayed.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
absolutely essential
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
not any; not one
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
only a very short time before
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Deeply troubled he returned to the merchant's house, determined to demand an explanation and, if necessary, to force him by law to return the gold.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
(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 He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
at the time that
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that the merchant kept his warehouse locked except when he was there himself, and that no one was allowed to visit it but those with whom he was well acquainted, and then only upon special business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with misgivings, Ali Cogia tilted the jar and emptied out the rest of the olives so hastily that they rolled all over the floor, but not a single piece of gold was there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
but in spite of that
From this reading He could scarcely believe that Abul Hassan would rob him of his money, and yet there seemed no other explanation.
