Chapter VII

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

anew

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

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From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

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

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

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

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

the first light of day

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I had risen before day and gone out of doors.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I had risen before day and gone out of doors.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

plural of “execution” — putting a condemned person to death

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I had risen before day and gone out of doors.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

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

From this reading I had risen before day and gone out of doors.

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

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

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

From this reading I had risen before day and gone out of doors.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

something that is lost

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

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From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

and nothing more

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I had risen before day and gone out of doors.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading “Upon the dawn that followed that hopeless night, my hopes were again raised, only for my further bitterness and disappointment.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading I had risen before day and gone out of doors.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

in a softened tone

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They sat upon the floor before him in due order, and Mahmoud began:

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

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

From this reading A chance acquaintance ran across me as I paced aimlessly in the narrow streets of the city, watching the shadows shortening under the rising sun, listening to the clear voices of the water-sellers and to the cries of the mariners at their calling.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

at the time that

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-WUKALÁ_, OR THE LAWYERS When the nephews next entered their uncle’s presence at the Hour of Public Executions, it was in a subdued manner, as to a funeral, for their thoughts were full of that Great Loss, the story of which was in progress.