used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
confined by bonds
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
burnoosenoun
a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
From this reading With that and a burnoose your face and hands only will be visible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
darkenverbUS /ˈdɑːrkən/
become dark or darker
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
put on clothes
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
dyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With that and a burnoose your face and hands only will be visible.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
set up or found
From this reading FOUND!
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With that and a burnoose your face and hands only will be visible.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
not one, and not any
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
being perceived or observed
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
and nothing more
From this reading With that and a burnoose your face and hands only will be visible.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
only a very short time before
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
sheiknounUS /ʃiːk/
the leader of an Arab village or family
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading With that and a burnoose your face and hands only will be visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
which person or people
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that and a burnoose your face and hands only will be visible.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading These are now so darkened by the sun that their fairness will scarce be noticed, but the women will prepare a dye which will darken you to our shade.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before starting upon their journey the sheik said to Edgar, "On our journey here we travelled by unfrequented tracks, and it was sufficient to cover you up so that none who passed us should notice you; but it will be different now, therefore we must dress you in our own fashion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your hair can never be made to look like ours and must be bound in a turban.
