Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

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From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

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From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

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From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

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From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

a river in southwestern Asia; flows into the Persian Gulf; was important in the development of several great civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

communicated in words

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

many times at short intervals

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

go away from a place

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

not any; not one

From this reading To this brother he had frequently expressed a fixed determination to leave him no wealth of any kind.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

express in words

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading He was fond of dilating upon this subject whenever he came across his relative, and would discover from time to time new and still better reasons for the resolution he had arrived at.

which person or people

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

belonging to which person

From this reading This merchant, whose name was Mahmoud, had a brother in the middle ranks of Society, a surgeon by profession, and by name El-Hakim.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-RAFSAT_, OR THE KICK In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “It is my opinion,” he would say, “that a man’s first duty is to his own children, and though I have no children myself, I must observe the general rule.”