used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the vestibule of one of the houses of spiritism, he tarries a spell and parleys with the servant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Unlike his brother dervishes, he is clean and proud of it, too.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Unlike his brother dervishes, he is clean and proud of it, too.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
dervishnounUS /ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/
an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
dervishes
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From this reading Unlike his brother dervishes, he is clean and proud of it, too.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the vestibule of one of the houses of spiritism, he tarries a spell and parleys with the servant.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
HURIS
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From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
infrequentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
not many times
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unlike his brother dervishes, he is clean and proud of it, too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unlike his brother dervishes, he is clean and proud of it, too.
Khalid
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From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
metaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
parleys
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From this reading In the vestibule of one of the houses of spiritism, he tarries a spell and parleys with the servant.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
prodverbUS /prɑːd/
to push against gently
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Unlike his brother dervishes, he is clean and proud of it, too.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading In the vestibule of one of the houses of spiritism, he tarries a spell and parleys with the servant.
spiritismnoun
concern with things of the spirit
From this reading In the vestibule of one of the houses of spiritism, he tarries a spell and parleys with the servant.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
tarries
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From this reading In the vestibule of one of the houses of spiritism, he tarries a spell and parleys with the servant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Unlike his brother dervishes, he is clean and proud of it, too.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike his brother dervishes, he is clean and proud of it, too.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading In the vestibule of one of the houses of spiritism, he tarries a spell and parleys with the servant.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading His staff in hand, his wallet hung on his shoulder, his silver cigarette case in his pocket, patient, confident, content, he makes his way from one place to another.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
wendsverbUS /wendz/
third-person singular of “wend” — direct one's course or way
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He knocks at this or that door, makes his wish known to the servant or the mistress, takes the crumbs given him, and not infrequently gives his prod to the dogs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE HURIS From the house of law the dervish Khalid wends his way to that of science, and from the house of science he passes on to that of metaphysics.
