used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The King expressed his desire of hearing the story to which he alluded; and Bakhtyār began it accordingly, in the following manner:
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading The King expressed his desire of hearing the story to which he alluded; and Bakhtyār began it accordingly, in the following manner:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
Bakhtyār
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From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The King expressed his desire of hearing the story to which he alluded; and Bakhtyār began it accordingly, in the following manner:
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
deem to be
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The King expressed his desire of hearing the story to which he alluded; and Bakhtyār began it accordingly, in the following manner:
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
EighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
communicated in words
From this reading The King expressed his desire of hearing the story to which he alluded; and Bakhtyār began it accordingly, in the following manner:
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The King expressed his desire of hearing the story to which he alluded; and Bakhtyār began it accordingly, in the following manner:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The King expressed his desire of hearing the story to which he alluded; and Bakhtyār began it accordingly, in the following manner:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
Jewel-Merchant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
for more time
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The King expressed his desire of hearing the story to which he alluded; and Bakhtyār began it accordingly, in the following manner:
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
precipitancynoun
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
the act of punishing
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
ViziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In consequence of this discourse, the King ordered the executioner to prepare himself, and Bakhtyār was brought from prison.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
at the time that
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the next morning, the Eighth Vizier, having paid his compliments to the King, addressed him on the subject of Bakhtyār, and said: “Government resembles a tree, the root of which is legal punishment.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
witherverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Now, if the root of a tree become dry, the leaves will wither: why then should the punishment of Bakhtyār be any longer deferred?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the unfortunate young man came before the King, he addressed him, and said: “If your Majesty will consider the consequences of haste and precipitancy, it will appear that they are invariably sorrow and repentance; as we find confirmed in the Story of the Jewel-Merchant.”
