Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

later than; following

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

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

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

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

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

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

From this reading “These were, my children,” said he, “the days of my dereliction.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

a tendency to be negligent and uncaring

From this reading “These were, my children,” said he, “the days of my dereliction.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

divisible by two

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

at any time

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

a social unit living together

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

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

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

and nothing more

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

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

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “These were, my children,” said he, “the days of my dereliction.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

not any; not one

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

and nothing more

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “These were, my children,” said he, “the days of my dereliction.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

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-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

express in words

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “These were, my children,” said he, “the days of my dereliction.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

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

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

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

From this reading “These were, my children,” said he, “the days of my dereliction.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-GHANAMAT_, OR THE SHEEP As Mahmoud’s nephews filed in just after the hour of public executions to hear the continuation of their uncle’s absorbing tale, they wore an expression different from that which he had observed on their faces during so many days.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading They had been trained indeed, even in their short experience, to the idea that they and their poor father must suffer contempt; but that the head of the family should ever have passed through such things shook their faith in the world.

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

From this reading The aged merchant, a little concerned with their appearance, warned them that what he had to tell them, not only upon that day but later too, would be concerned with no happy relation.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The thought of this great man subjected to misfortune like any other, and passing through the trials of actual poverty, had shocked their young and sensitive souls.