Chapter IX

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

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From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

completely unclothed

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading The old man began in a subdued voice of lamentable recollection:

(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 They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

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

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

divisible by two

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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 They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

plural of “head” — 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 sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading The old man began in a subdued voice of lamentable recollection:

hear with intention

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

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

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading The old man began in a subdued voice of lamentable recollection:

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

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-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old man began in a subdued voice of lamentable recollection:

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

past form of “reappear” — appear again

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

new

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading The old man began in a subdued voice of lamentable recollection:

freed from illness or injury

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

uttered with a trill

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

in a softened tone

From this reading The old man began in a subdued voice of lamentable recollection:

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

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

From this reading So far had my soul fallen that on the seventh day I came near to omitting my prayer at even ... but I thank Heaven that this temptation was conquered!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

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

From this reading They sat down therefore with hanging heads to listen, as they feared, to little better than the further advance of intolerable things.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The old man began in a subdued voice of lamentable recollection:

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

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

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading “I wandered on through the bare uplands, miserable, weak, penniless and in rags.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

at the time that

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.

but in spite of that

From this reading ENTITLED _AL-BUSTÁN_, OR THE ORCHARD When Mahmoud’s nephews reappeared before him at the hour of public executions it was in a certain weariness of spirit; for though they knew that the fortunes of their uncle must subsequently be recovered in the narrative (since there he was before them, rolling, or, as the phrase went in Bagdad, “dripping” with it) yet the blows of fate had fallen upon him with such violence in the recent tale that something of his then despair had entered their own souls.