used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
Abdalla
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From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
acclamations
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From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
Alicaun
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From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
califnounUS /ˈkælɪf/
the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
emirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
endangerverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒər/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
something that is lost
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
not any; not one
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
determined
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
stratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
express in words
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are not a stranger to the influence my favourite emir, Abdalla, has over me.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Like many other monarchs, I became jealous of my favourite, on the unbounded acclamations he received on his return home from a war of no great consequence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I therefore resolved on putting him to death, but was at a loss in what manner I should accomplish that purpose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "To attempt it by open violence would endanger my throne; I therefore resolved to do it by stratagem.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I forgive you, Alicaun," said the calif; "and I will tell you, and all present, my motive for doing so.
