used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE PLUNGE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
antikas
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From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
BaghdadnounUS /ˈbæɡdæd/
capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE PLUNGE.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
fanaticnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
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 The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
mobbedverbUS /mɑːbd/
inflected form of “mob” — press tightly together or cram
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
easily agitated
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
being perceived or observed
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
something you have to do
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
PLUNGEverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading A DESPERATE PLUNGE.
by chance
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
ruffianly-looking
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From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
except for; apart from
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
do one's shopping
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
ShrinesnounUS /ʃraɪnz/
plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
unbeliever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I began to be a little nervous about him, thinking that possibly he might be a fanatic, who, having returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines, and having discovered that I was an unbeliever, thought to ensure his entry into Paradise by putting a knife into me.
unpleasantnessnounUS /ənˈplezəntnəs/
the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst I was living in Baghdad, I used to amuse myself by a daily visit to the bazaar, overhauling the _antikas_ and other wares of the Jew dealers, and to save myself the unpleasantness of being mobbed by a crowd of Arab boys, on these occasions I dressed in simple Persian garments.
which person or people
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The shop people, of course, knew who I was, but I mingled with the crowd without attracting attention.
the act of creating written works
From this reading On the particular day of which I am writing, I noticed, as I walked about the bazaar, that I was being followed from place to place by a ruffianly-looking Arab, who, whenever I stopped to look at a stall, always seemed to be at my elbow.
