Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

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From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

(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 Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

the act of conquering

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

treated with disrespect and contempt

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading INTERVENING EVENTS.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

set up or found

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

for this reason

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading INTERVENING EVENTS.

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From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

not any; not one

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

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From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

with speed

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

not in physical motion

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

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From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

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From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During the months that followed, Mohammed still went on in his career of conquest--a course rendered easier day by day, as his enemies were now weak indeed.

during the time that

From this reading Mohammed found the Caaba still desecrated by idols, and, while pressing his lips to the sacred Black Stone, he solemnly vowed to conquer Mecca and to remove the pollution of images from the floor of the sanctuary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He made one more pilgrimage to Mecca, and on this occasion the Koreish, in accordance with the truce, offered no resistance; hence for three days the prophet and his shaven followers walked the streets of Mecca, and performed Tawaf at the Temple.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading The tribes of Watiba, Selalima and Bedr speedily gave way before him, but were permitted to remain in their homes upon the payment of a heavy yearly tribute.