used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
Abbas
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From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
(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 Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
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 Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
BewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading But it was a good thing that Mahommed Abbas did not call the bluff.
fearless and daring
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But it was a good thing that Mahommed Abbas did not call the bluff.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
intentionally conceived
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it was a good thing that Mahommed Abbas did not call the bluff.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
divisible by two
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But it was a good thing that Mahommed Abbas did not call the bluff.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
individualistnounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪˈduːəlɪst/
a person who pursues independent thought or action
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
Mahommed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
not one, and not any
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
and nothing more
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
by chance
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
requirementnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/
required activity
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
SnakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
a special situation
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Arab is an individualist of fervid likes and dislikes and the thing that perhaps he hates most of all is to be observed by strangers; he does not like it even from his own people.
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So there was nothing incomprehensible, but quite the reverse, about that requirement that none from the village should trespass in our direction all that day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Let that Mother of Snakes Beware" The terms that Grim had imposed on Abbas Mahommed were perfectly well understood by every one concerned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And, of course, only a bold robber conscious of his power to enforce them would have dared to insist on such terms.
