used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tancred then inquired after Eva, and Besso led him to his daughter.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading ‘And when, noble traveller, did you arrive at Esh Sham?’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘And when, noble traveller, did you arrive at Esh Sham?’
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
Besso
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From this reading Tancred then inquired after Eva, and Besso led him to his daughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
a female human offspring
From this reading Tancred then inquired after Eva, and Besso led him to his daughter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ‘And when, noble traveller, did you arrive at Esh Sham?’
EmirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
Esh
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From this reading ‘And when, noble traveller, did you arrive at Esh Sham?’
EVA
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From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
Hasbeya
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From this reading ‘But this morning; we were last from Hasbeya.’
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tancred then inquired after Eva, and Besso led him to his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tancred then inquired after Eva, and Besso led him to his daughter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Tancred then inquired after Eva, and Besso led him to his daughter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
immediately past
From this reading ‘But this morning; we were last from Hasbeya.’
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Tancred then inquired after Eva, and Besso led him to his daughter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
a particular point in time
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ‘But this morning; we were last from Hasbeya.’
used to form the superlative
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
ShamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading ‘And when, noble traveller, did you arrive at Esh Sham?’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
Tabernaclesnoun
a major Jewish festival beginning on the eve of the 15th of Tishri and commemorating the shelter of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
Tancrednoun
Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tancred then inquired after Eva, and Besso led him to his daughter.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘I would seize any opportunity to pay my respects to you,’ replied Tancred; ‘but this occasion is most agreeable to me.’
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading ‘And when, noble traveller, did you arrive at Esh Sham?’
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘But this morning; we were last from Hasbeya.’
accept gladly
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
welcomesnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘But this morning; we were last from Hasbeya.’
at the time that
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _The Feast of Tabernacles_ EVA had withdrawn from her father to her former remote position, the moment that she had recognised the two friends, and was, therefore, not in hearing when her father received them, and said, ‘Welcome, noble stranger! the noble Emir here, to whom a thousand welcomes, told me that you would not be averse from joining a festival of my people.’
