used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a day of sand-storm.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
BedouinsnounUS /ˈbedoʊənz/
plural of “bedouin” — a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs
From this reading The Bedouins say that to start a journey in a sand-storm is good luck.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a day of sand-storm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Bedouins say that to start a journey in a sand-storm is good luck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bedouins say that to start a journey in a sand-storm is good luck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a day of sand-storm.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
Jaghbub
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From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
JALO
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From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Bedouins say that to start a journey in a sand-storm is good luck.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The Bedouins say that to start a journey in a sand-storm is good luck.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a day of sand-storm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
sand-storm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a day of sand-storm.
SAND-STORMS
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From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
express in words
From this reading The Bedouins say that to start a journey in a sand-storm is good luck.
ScotsmannounUS /ˈskɑːtsmən/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Bedouins say that to start a journey in a sand-storm is good luck.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Bedouins say that to start a journey in a sand-storm is good luck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading I am not sure, though, that they are not making a virtue of necessity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a day of sand-storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
at the time that
From this reading It is as though an Italian were to say that it is good luck to set out when the sun is shining or a Scotsman when it is raining!
in the company of; together with
From this reading SAND-STORMS AND THE ROAD TO JALO I LEFT Jaghbub in accordance with the best tradition.
