used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
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 This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
Caid
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From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
Caid's
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From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading In the cool of the day they would see the cemetery; they would return, and eat the evening meal.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In the cool of the day they would see the cemetery; they would return, and eat the evening meal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the cool of the day they would see the cemetery; they would return, and eat the evening meal.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
take in solid food
From this reading In the cool of the day they would see the cemetery; they would return, and eat the evening meal.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the cool of the day they would see the cemetery; they would return, and eat the evening meal.
accept an excuse for
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
communicated in words
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
it's
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From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
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 Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading In the cool of the day they would see the cemetery; they would return, and eat the evening meal.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
Nevill
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From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
a light shade of red
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
with speed
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the cool of the day they would see the cemetery; they would return, and eat the evening meal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the cool of the day they would see the cemetery; they would return, and eat the evening meal.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
slayernounUS /ˈsleɪər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
in the near future
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm afraid," Nevill answered quickly in English, "that it's going to be killed for our entertainment."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His pink colour faded, and in Arabic he begged the Caid to give orders that, if the lamb were for them, its life be spared, as they were under a vow never to touch meat.
at the time that
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was the first excuse he could think of; and when, to his joy, a message was sent after the slayer of innocence, he added that, very unfortunately, they had a pressing engagement which would tear them away from the Caid's delightful house all too soon.
but in spite of that
From this reading Perhaps the Caid's face expressed no oppressive regret, yet he said kindly that he hoped to keep his guests at least until next morning.
