used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
wanted intensely
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
Morabec
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From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
Morabec's
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From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
unusual or striking
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
carry out
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nothing remarkable befell him by the way; but arriving at Cairo, he inquired for Morabec.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The people told him he was one of the wealthiest inhabitants of the city; that he lived like a great lord, and that he kept open house, especially for strangers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The slave desired Zeyn to stay a while, and went to acquaint his master, who ordered him to desire the stranger to walk in.
which person or people
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am a stranger, answered the prince; and, having heard much of lord Morabec’s generosity, am come to take up my lodging with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
Zeyn
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From this reading Zeyn was conducted thither, knocked at the gate, which a slave opened, and said, What is your want? and who are you?
