used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shouts of good will went after the departing guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Shouts of good will went after the departing guests.
fellâh
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From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Shouts of good will went after the departing guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Shouts of good will went after the departing guests.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn’s heart was lighter than on the night before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “Is the honor nothing in thy sight?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Is the honor nothing in thy sight?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is the honor nothing in thy sight?
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn’s heart was lighter than on the night before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn’s heart was lighter than on the night before.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Is the honor nothing in thy sight?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
Shems-ud-dìn
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From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
Shems-ud-dìn's
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From this reading Shems-ud-dìn’s heart was lighter than on the night before.
ShoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Shouts of good will went after the departing guests.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “Is the honor nothing in thy sight?
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn’s heart was lighter than on the night before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
push forcefully
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Is the honor nothing in thy sight?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, before the start, Shems-ud-dìn offered money to the lord of the house; but the old fellâh thrust back his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shems-ud-dìn’s heart was lighter than on the night before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Shouts of good will went after the departing guests.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Shouts of good will went after the departing guests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Give a little to my neighbors on account of thy companions, and my peace with thee.”
