used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
Ali'snounUS /ˈɑːliz/
possessive form of “ali” — United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
BagdadnounUS /ˈbæɡdæd/
capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
CaliphnounUS /ˈkæləf/
the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
put on clothes
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
Giafer
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From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
the act of departing
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
coins made of gold
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
the head of a state government
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
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From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
immediately past
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And mind, not one word more nor less."
engage in
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And mind, not one word more nor less."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And mind, not one word more nor less."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading And mind, not one word more nor less."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And mind, not one word more nor less."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
on one occasion
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And mind, not one word more nor less."
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
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From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
Suleiman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
carry out
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
express in words
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
having come into contact
From this reading Giafer touched his head in token of implicit obedience to the commands of the Caliph, and going at once, carried to Suleiman the hundred pieces of gold, and the message that he should immediately make another application to the Governor of Bagdad.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
ViziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
a message informing of danger
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
at the time that
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When the Grand Vizier heard this burst of rage, his heart sank within him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And mind, not one word more nor less."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had undoubtedly intended to convey a friendly warning to Ali, but he felt now that it would be dangerous and useless, and he was completely convinced that Ali's fate was sealed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Early next morning the Caliph sent for the Grand Vizier, and said to him-- "Giafer, go dress yourself as you were dressed last night, take a hundred pieces of gold with you and give them to Suleiman, and tell him to repair immediately to the Governor of Bagdad, and demand from him justice in the matter of his inheritance.
