tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
Akbar
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From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
(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 WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
Amina
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From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
Askurry
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From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
bastionnounUS /ˈbæstʃən/
a group that defends a principle
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
braziersnounUS /ˈbreɪʒərz/
plural of “brazier” — large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
caravansnounUS /ˈkærəvænz/
plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
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 WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
KandaharnounUS /ˈkændəhɑːr/
a city in southern Afghanistan; an important trading center
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
mountain-clipped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
information about recent and important events
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
not one, and not any
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Meanwhile the child could live in the bastion of the palace, and play with his little cousins.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading And the cold kept most people at home, or shivering beside the glowing braziers set outside the shops.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
move stealthily
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
the season of growth
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he was to be betrothed to Baby Amina or not could be decided in the spring; this was the time for rest and home comfort without fear of any disturbing, since none could cross the passes in winter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was not the season for active work, and so Prince Askurry let it slip by without really making up his mind what he was to do with Baby Akbar.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading WINTER The winter settled in early that year, and with the passes of the hills blocked by snow, the caravans of laden camels which, in addition to merchandise of all sorts, brought news from the world to the east and the world to the west of mountain-clipped Kandahar, ceased to come into the big bazaar.
