used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
earthward
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From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
extravagate
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From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
the organ of sight
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading For a spiritual film is other than a photographic one.
filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a spiritual film is other than a photographic one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
HERMITnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
idealisedadjective
exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a spiritual film is other than a photographic one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
Kaabanoun
(Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
Khalid's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
LebanonnounUS /ˈlebənən/
an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
lensnounUS /lenz/
a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
locatingnounUS /ˈloʊkeɪtɪŋ/
the act of putting something in a certain place
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
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 SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a spiritual film is other than a photographic one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a spiritual film is other than a photographic one.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
photographicadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
From this reading For a spiritual film is other than a photographic one.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
readingsnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/
plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
ruminateverbUS /ˈruːmɪneɪt/
chew the cuds
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For a spiritual film is other than a photographic one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A poet's lens is endowed with a seeing eye, an insight, and a faculty to choose and compose.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading Hence the difficulty in tracing the footsteps of Fancy--in locating its cave, its nest, or its Kaaba.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
vicinage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
wadinounUS /ˈwɑːdiː/
gully or streambed in northern Africa and the Middle East that remains dry except during rainy season
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
waxingnounUS /ˈwæksɪŋ/
the application of wax to a surface
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On what hill, in what wadi, under what pines did he ruminate and extravagate, we could not from these idealised pictures ascertain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SIGNS OF THE HERMIT Although we claim some knowledge of the Lebanon mountains, having landed there in our journey earthward, and having since then, our limbs waxing firm and strong, made many a journey through them, we could not, after developing, through many readings, Khalid's spiritual films, identify them with the vicinage which he made his Kaaba.
