used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE Arabs, even the Bedouins, are not a merciless race.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
(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 The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading THE Arabs, even the Bedouins, are not a merciless race.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE Arabs, even the Bedouins, are not a merciless race.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
BedouinsnounUS /ˈbedoʊənz/
plural of “bedouin” — a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs
From this reading THE Arabs, even the Bedouins, are not a merciless race.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE DESERT RIDE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
divisible by two
From this reading THE Arabs, even the Bedouins, are not a merciless race.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
Hartleys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading THE Arabs, even the Bedouins, are not a merciless race.
not any; not one
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE Arabs, even the Bedouins, are not a merciless race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
any competition
From this reading THE Arabs, even the Bedouins, are not a merciless race.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE DESERT RIDE.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
Shararat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESERT RIDE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
the act of using
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beyond taking away every article of jewellery, three silver watches, a few coins, and the gun, which they thought the best part of the spoil, the Shararat robbers inflicted no injury on their captives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sons of the desert were puzzled as to what to do with their prize.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The two Hartleys, indeed, could be made something of, for they were evidently strong, vigorous, and active; but the women, one old and the other fragile, seemed likely to be of no use at all.
