used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
BohemianounUS /boʊˈhiːmiə/
a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
Bulaq
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
DEMOCRACYnounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
DOWRYnounUS /ˈdaʊri/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
at any time
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
usually; as a rule
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
Khalid's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
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 Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
marginaladjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/
at or constituting a border or edge
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
marginsnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənz/
plural of “margin” — the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
peddling-box
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From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
Shahrazad
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From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The similarity between Khalid's life in its present stage and some such book, is evident.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
tomesnounUS /toʊmz/
plural of “tome” — a (usually) large and scholarly book
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
transcribingverbUS /trænˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “transcribe” — write out from speech, notes, etc.
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Nothing, in fact; for many pages back are as blank as the evil genius of Bohemia could wish them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We have before us one of these tomes in which the text treats of the ethics of life and religion, and the margins are darkened with certain adventures which Shahrazad might have added to her famous Nights.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE DOWRY OF DEMOCRACY Old Arabic books, printed in Bulaq, generally have a broad margin wherein a separate work, independent of the text, adds gloom to the page.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Nay, he has been so assiduous in writing the marginal Work, that ever since he set fire to his peddling-box, we have had little in the Text worth transcribing.
