Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

later than; following

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

an inhabitant of ancient Assyria

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

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From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

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From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

fearless and daring

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

a person who is in charge

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

divisible by two

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

inquire into

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

-ing form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

destroyed or killed

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

an established custom

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

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From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

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From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

with the head foremost

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

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 _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

roused to anger

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

not any; not one

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

an amount of time

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

densely populated

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

cut with a saw

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

a male human offspring

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

up to a particular time

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

a just detectable amount

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Three days,” said the man, “we have looked for him here, but no trace can we find of his body, nor is any of our people bold enough to venture into the well, lest he should lose his own life.”

showing sorrow

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

at the time that

From this reading He approached; and asking one of them what was the matter, was told that the son of the chief magistrate had gone mad, and was in the habit of frequenting the well, when at length he had thrown himself in headlong.

in or at the place that

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

during the time that

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The journey of Hatim to explore the Bath of Badgard--His arrival in that place--His safe return to Shahabad, and the marriage of Husn Banu with the Assyrian prince Munir._ After Hatim left Shahabad he traversed a wide desert till he arrived in a populous city, where he saw the inhabitants assembled round the mouth of a well.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Hatim’s heart melted when he witnessed their sorrow, and he said to them, “Despair not, my friends, I will dive into the well, and search for the body of your son; remain here till my return.”--“Generous stranger,” said the chief, “rest assured that we will with patience wait your return, should the period be even a month.”

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading While they were in this conversation, the parents of the youth came weeping to the mouth of the well.