adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He parted from his uncles, abandoned his judgeship, and went out into the plains.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
es-sultan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
ForeignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He parted from his uncles, abandoned his judgeship, and went out into the plains.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
ISRAEL'SnounUS /ˈɪzreɪlz/
possessive form of “israel” — Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
judgeshipnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒʃɪp/
the position of judge
From this reading He parted from his uncles, abandoned his judgeship, and went out into the plains.
Kadi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
Mequinez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
miredadjectiveUS /maɪrd/
entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
MOHAMMEDnounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
MorocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
Naib
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He parted from his uncles, abandoned his judgeship, and went out into the plains.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading He parted from his uncles, abandoned his judgeship, and went out into the plains.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
renouncedverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
Tangiernoun
a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
ViziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Nevertheless, he renounced his rank and the hope of wealth that went along with it at the call of duty and the cry of misery.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ISRAEL'S JOURNEY MOHAMMED of Mequinez, the man whom Israel went out to seek, had been a Kadi and the son of a Kadi.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus in a land where there is one noble only, the Sultan himself, where ascent and descent are as free as in a republic, though the ways of both are mired with crime and corruption, Mohammed was come as from the highest nobility.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading While he was still a child his father died, and he was brought up by two uncles, his father's brothers, both men of yet higher place, the one being Naib es-sultan, or Foreign Minister, at Tangier, and the other Grand Vizier to the Sultan at Morocco.
