used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
react verbally
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
take in solid food
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
endeavouring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
communicated in words
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
imbibeverbUS /ɪmˈbaɪb/
take in, also metaphorically
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
intriguernoun
a person who devises plots or intrigues
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
and nothing more
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
the force of workers available
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
mollahnoun
a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
Mussulman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
mûshtehed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
Nadân
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
napak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
a brief written record
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
a human being
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
quitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
the act of searching for something
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
have in common
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
in the near future
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mollah Nadân gives an account of his new scheme for raising money, and for making men happy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
at the time that
From this reading When left to ourselves (for the priest soon after quitted the room), mollah Nadân, taking the mûshteheds note from his breast, said, that he should be happy to receive me in his service upon so good a recommendation; and having questioned me upon my qualifications, I gave such answers, that he expressed himself satisfied.
which person or people
From this reading He, who has just left us, has assisted me in my several duties; but he is too much of a _napak_ (an intriguer) for my purpose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
but in spite of that
From this reading I want one who will look upon my interests as his own, who will eat his bit of bread with me and be satisfied, without taking a larger share than his due. In answer to this, I informed the mollah that although I had already seen much of the world, yet he would find in me a faithful servant, and one ready to imbibe his principles; for (as I had already explained to the mûshtehed) my mind was made up to leading a new life, and endeavouring under his direction to become the mirror of a true Mussulman.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have long been seeking a person of your character, said he, but hitherto without success.
