used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Come to the terrace in the fresh morning air."
Akbur
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From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
Alla
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From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It is finished," he continued, "and it is the will of Alla that morning prayer should come with the last words.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "It is finished," he continued, "and it is the will of Alla that morning prayer should come with the last words.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Come to the terrace in the fresh morning air."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
hu
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From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
immediately past
From this reading "It is finished," he continued, "and it is the will of Alla that morning prayer should come with the last words.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
MosquenounUS /mɑːsk/
(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
Muezzinnoun
the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is finished," he continued, "and it is the will of Alla that morning prayer should come with the last words.
sonorousadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnərəs/
full and loud and deep
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
Syud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Come to the terrace in the fresh morning air."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is finished," he continued, "and it is the will of Alla that morning prayer should come with the last words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Come, my lord, let us do this service, and ask a blessing on our deliberation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It is finished, my lord," said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical, "Alla hu Akbur!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It is finished," he continued, "and it is the will of Alla that morning prayer should come with the last words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is finished," he continued, "and it is the will of Alla that morning prayer should come with the last words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "It is finished," he continued, "and it is the will of Alla that morning prayer should come with the last words.
