used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
from appearances alone
From this reading And apparently everything is propitious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fates, at least, in the beginning, are not unkind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fates, at least, in the beginning, are not unkind.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The fates, at least, in the beginning, are not unkind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
blinksnounUS /blɪŋks/
small Indian lettuce of northern regions
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading And apparently everything is propitious.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The fates, at least, in the beginning, are not unkind.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
FLOUNCESnounUS /ˈflaʊnsɪz/
plural of “flounce” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
Jesuitrynoun
the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic)
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
Khalid
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From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
Khalid's
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From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fates, at least, in the beginning, are not unkind.
love-affair
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From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
machinationsnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
Najma
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From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fates, at least, in the beginning, are not unkind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
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 FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading And apparently everything is propitious.
RUFFLESnounUS /ˈrʌfəlz/
plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
Shakib's
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From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
spooning
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From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading For the feud between Khalid's father and uncle shall now help to forward Khalid's love-affair.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading The fates, at least, in the beginning, are not unkind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FLOUNCES AND RUFFLES Now, that there is a lull in the machinations of Jesuitry, we shall turn a page or two in Shakib's account of the courting of Khalid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the father of Najma, to spite his brother, opens to the banished nephew his door and blinks at the spooning which follows.
